Bookkeeper

CE App is looking for a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support dependable financial administration in its Finance team. This is a permanent remote role based in Pretoria, with a salary of R10 000 to R25 000. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our employment equity plan.

About the role

You will process transactions, maintain the general ledger, complete reconciliations and prepare financial schedules that support reporting and sound financial control. The role requires accuracy, integrity, clear communication and the ability to investigate and escalate discrepancies appropriately.

What you will do

• Process and record financial transactions accurately and within agreed deadlines.

• Prepare authorised journals and maintain the general ledger.

• Complete cashbook, bank, balance sheet and other reconciliations.

• Prepare financial schedules and management information.

• Support payment preparation, banking and applicable statutory financial administration.

• Maintain secure, traceable financial records and provide audit support.

• Coordinate finance information and queries with internal and external stakeholders.

What you bring

Essential

• Grade 12 with Accounting or Bookkeeping.

• One to three years of relevant finance or bookkeeping experience, including transaction processing, general ledger work and reconciliations.

• Working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, journals, general ledger processing and trial balance preparation.

• Experience completing cashbook, bank and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain discrepancies and provide accurate handovers.

• A trustworthy, disciplined and rule-oriented approach to confidential financial information, authorised approvals and financial controls.

• The ability to use digital accounting, spreadsheet and communication tools, manage recurring deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Advantageous

• A bookkeeping certificate, diploma, NQF Level 4 or higher qualification in accounting, bookkeeping, finance or a related field.

• Experience preparing management accounts, cash flow schedules, expense analysis and variance explanations.

• Experience with payment administration, electronic banking, audit support or statutory financial administration.

• Membership of a relevant bookkeeping or accounting association.

What we offer

• Permanent employment.

• Remote working.

• Salary of R10 000 to R25 000.

How to apply

Apply online on NOW Talent at https://nowtalent.co.za/j/?c=hwj9t5xp-advert or scan the QR code shown with this advert. No CV is needed, because the NOW Talent application gives the employer everything a CV would, and more.

Key requirements

• Grade 12 with Accounting or Bookkeeping is usually required. A bookkeeping certificate, diploma, NQF Level 4 or higher qualification in accounting, bookkeeping, finance or a related field is advantageous. Recognition of prior learning may be considered where substantial relevant experience is present. Professional registration is not generally required, although membership of a relevant bookkeeping or accounting association may be advantageous.
• Typically one to three years of relevant finance or bookkeeping experience, including transaction processing, general ledger work and reconciliations. More experienced roles may require three to five years, including books through to trial balance, management accounts, payment administration and audit support.
• Double-entry bookkeeping, journals, general ledger processing and trial balance preparation.
• Cashbook and bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and sub-ledger controls.
• Preparation of management accounts, cash flow schedules, expense analysis and variance explanations.