Based in Cape Town, The Centre for Environmental Rights seeks to appoint a
BOOKKEEPER
The Bookkeeper will provide general bookkeeping and financial administrative support and assistance primarily finance manager, but also to the Centre programmes and staff in general.
Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Bookkeeping to trial balance
Assist in maintaining an accurate record of financial transactions
Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records
Update and maintain the general ledger
Reconciliation of entries into the Pastel Evolution accounting system
Track and reconcile bank statements
Customer Account reconciliation/age analysis
Creditor reconciliation/age analysis
Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions
Assist in maintenance of Fixed Asset register
Perform monthly VAT reconciliations and submissions
Assist in calculation and submission of income tax
Submission of Payroll, workmen’ s compensation and other statutory payments
Support monthly payroll and keep organized records
Perform payroll reconciliation monthly and at year end
Assist in preparation of organisation and project budgets
Assist in monitoring of all budget spending
Prepare the year end schedules in preparation of annual financial statements
Work with external auditors to manage audits
Prepare month end management reports for review
Prepare financial reports and proposals for review
Load payments and beneficiary on internet banking platform
Assist with supplier management including new suppliers
Work with CER staff pertaining finance related queries and transactions
Client liaison including internal departments
Any ad hoc duties required from management
The Bookkeeper must meet the following criteria:
· A certificate in Bookkeeping or a degree in Accounting will be an advantage
· SAIPA/ SAICA articles preferred, although qualified by experience will also be considered
· A minimum of 5+ years bookkeeping experience required
· Payroll experience will be an advantage
· Experience in Pastel Evolution accounting software
· Advanced MS Excel skills creating spreadsheets and using financial functions and generating reports
· Good computer skills, able to work on platforms such as MS Teams, Sharepoint, etc.
· Excellent financial acumen, accuracy & attention to detail
· Highly disciplined and an independent worker
· Excellent organisational and time-management skills
· Ability to work with different programmes, departments and stakeholders
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively on all levels
· Work efficiently under pressure
View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Friday 25th March 2022 to [email protected]