Bookkeeper | Blackheath Industria – Cape Town

Location: Blackheath Industria, Cape Town

Employment Type: Full Time (onsite) | Permanent Employment

Remuneration: Monthly Cost to Company (Negotiable and based on experience, qualifications and skill set)

A vacancy has become available for a well-rounded Bookkeeper at this company specializing in rib and block manufacturing for precast decking solutions. The organization is recognized for providing dependable, high-quality concrete decking solutions across all projects.

Focus of Role:

Responsible for the accurate, complete and timely processing of all financial transactions, ensuring proper supporting documentation, and maintaining records to support financial reporting and compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

·       Relevant tertiary qualification in bookkeeping/accounting/financial administration

·       Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Bookkeeping role

·       Working experience with Pastel/Sage/Xero software application will be a pre-requisite

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English & Afrikaans

·       Detail consciousness with a drive to implement and complete tasks at hand

·       Previous exposure to construction, engineering or architecture industries will be advantageous

·       Previous experience in stock take & stock control/inventory management (pre-requisite)

·       Computer literacy in Microsoft office essentials (Intermediate – Advanced excel skills)

·       Own Vehicle and Valid Driver’s License (pre-requisite)

Key Performance Areas:  

·       Transaction Processing: Capture all supplier and customer transactions in Pastel/Sage/Xero | Process journals as instructed by financial controller | Maintain accurate general ledger records

·       Creditors/Debtors & Invoicing: Capture supplier invoices| reconcile supplier statements | prepare payment schedules | Generate invoices strictly from approved quotations | Ensure supporting documentation (quotation + delivery note) | Maintain debtor ageing and follow up on outstanding amounts | Liaise with sales and dispatch regarding payments received

·       Credit Control & Vetting: Obtain completed credit applications | Gather support documentation | Perform credit checks | Maintain customer credit file | Prepare monthly credit control reports | Attend monthly industry credit meetings

·       Bank & Cash: Process back transactions | Perform monthly bank reconciliations

·       Payroll Inputs (Outsourced Payroll): Capture & verify labour timesheets | Ensure support documentation for leave and absenteeism | Calculate commission schedules | Submit wages and commission payroll inputs to external provider | Capture payroll journals

·       Motor Vehicle Management: Management of new AARTO penalty system | Renewal of motor vehicle licensing | Management of traffic fines

·       VAT: Ensure correct VAT treatment on all transactions | Prepare VAT reconciliations and VAT 201 workings | Submit to Financial Controller for review | Maintain supporting VAT documentation

·       Inventory: Capture stock movements | Assist with stock counts | Reconcile stock records

·       Month – End: Complete reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors, inventory) | Ensure all transactions completed

·       Record Keeping: Maintain full audit trail | Ensure all transactions have supporting documentation