Portfolio Bookkeeper

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Position: Portfolio Bookkeeper

Ref: 5211

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: R20000 to R25000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience

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We are seeking a high-calibre agile Portfolio Bookkeeper / Accountant to join a dynamic team operating in a fast-paced environment. This role is designed for a professional who thrives on variety takes absolute ownership of their work and can seamlessly manage multiple clients and diverse financial portfolios concurrently.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate is essential
• 3 to 5 years of proven bookkeeping experience. Experience within an Accounting Firm handling multiple concurrent client portfolios is highly preferred
• Expertise in Pastel and Excel is non-negotiable
• Experience with VIP Payroll is a significant advantage
• Fully bilingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface directly with business owners.
• Key Attributes:
  • Highly accurate with exceptional attention to detail
  • Well-presented and professional demeanor suitable for client-facing environments
  • Strong ethical standards with the ability to work independently
  • Exceptional time-management multitasking and organizational skills to balance competing client priorities without sacrificing quality

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Multi-Client Portfolio Management: Manage and prioritize the day-to-day bookkeeping needs of multiple external clients and portfolios efficiently
• Execute full bookkeeping functions on Pastel processing diverse client records accurately up to trial balance level
• Manage monthly salaries and payroll functions for various client structures utilizing VIP Payroll
• Create customize and maintain detailed financial spreadsheets using Excel to provide clear insights to portfolio clients
• Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliations across various entities to ensure absolute data integrity
• Statutory Compliance: Handle the meticulous preparation and timely submission of all client statutory returns including VAT Workmans Compensation and UIF/PAYE
• Securely manage online banking platforms for client payments transfers and cash-flow tracking
• Act as the primary professional point of contact for your designated portfolio resolving complex queries and providing proactive financial updates

Desired Experience & Qualification

Email your CV to

We are seeking a high-calibre agile Portfolio Bookkeeper / Accountant to join a dynamic team operating in a fast-paced environment. This role is designed for a professional who thrives on variety takes absolute ownership of their work and can seamlessly manage multiple clients and diverse financial portfolios concurrently.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate is essential
• 3 to 5 years of proven bookkeeping experience. Experience within an Accounting Firm handling multiple concurrent client portfolios is highly preferred
• Expertise in Pastel and Excel is non-negotiable
• Experience with VIP Payroll is a significant advantage
• Fully bilingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface directly with business owners.
• Key Attributes:
  • Highly accurate with exceptional attention to detail
  • Well-presented and professional demeanor suitable for client-facing environments
  • Strong ethical standards with the ability to work independently
  • Exceptional time-management multitasking and organizational skills to balance competing client priorities without sacrificing quality

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Multi-Client Portfolio Management: Manage and prioritize the day-to-day bookkeeping needs of multiple external clients and portfolios efficiently
• Execute full bookkeeping functions on Pastel processing diverse client records accurately up to trial balance level
• Manage monthly salaries and payroll functions for various client structures utilizing VIP Payroll
• Create customize and maintain detailed financial spreadsheets using Excel to provide clear insights to portfolio clients
• Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliations across various entities to ensure absolute data integrity
• Statutory Compliance: Handle the meticulous preparation and timely submission of all client statutory returns including VAT Workmans Compensation and UIF/PAYE
• Securely manage online banking platforms for client payments transfers and cash-flow tracking
• Act as the primary professional point of contact for your designated portfolio resolving complex queries and providing proactive financial updates

Package & Remuneration

Salary: R20000 to R25000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1