Bookeeper/Accounts Payable

Project Execution

Closing Date: 30 June 2022

Responsibilities and Duties:

·        Collaborate with accounting team to support various accounting projects and activities on a daily basis.

·        Monitor, validate all invoices and statements

·        Prepare a creditor report and submit to Finance Officer on a monthly basis

·        Hand over completed documentation for approval and authorisation

·        Pays invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, deliveries and obtaining authorization of payment

·        Answering queries from suppliers, contractors and other business departments about accounts payable or payments made

·        Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.

·        Provide assistance to prepare financial statements according to company policies.

·        Perform journal entries as per established and statutory accounting standards.

·        Carry out reconciliations of account, general ledger and sub-ledger.

·        Maintain general ledger at account level.

·        Provide financial information for business analysis and auditing when needed.

·        Process payments and invoices accurately and timely as per company procedures.

·        Answer customer queries and issues in timely and accurate manner.

·        Prepare, reconcile and record the payments for the weekly payrun.

·        Prepare and submit expense reports to management for approval.

·        Perform account reconciliations and ensure all ledgers are closed as per company law.

 Knowledge, skills and abilities

·        Organised

·        Time management

·        Numerate and analytical

·        A genuine passion for accounting

·        Accountable and reliable

·        High degree of accuracy

·        Great attention to detail

·        Strong customer service skills

·        Excellent negotiation skills

·        Proficiency in mathematics

·        High level of integrity and trustworthiness

·        Deadline focused

·        Ability to work in high pressure environment with minimal supervision

·        Good command of written and spoken English

·        Communicator & motivator with ability to communicate across all levels.

·        Buildsmart experience advantageous 

Qualifications:

A minimum qualification of Matric National Senior Certificate, a B.COM or other accounting or bookkeeping qualification.

Ideally Qualified SAIPA Accountant