Bookkeeper

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily sales, purchases, bank transactions and petty cash, maintaining an accurate General Ledger.
• Perform monthly bank, supplier and till reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivables, including supplier payments and debtor follow up.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT201 returns, and ensure accurate VAT accounting on all transactions.
• Process monthly payroll, including PAYE, UIF and SDL calculations and EMP201 submissions.
• Prepare annual EMP501 reconciliations and manage IRP and IT3(a) certificate issuing.
• Maintain SARS eFiling profile and respond to SARS queries, verifications and audits.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including income statement and balance sheet for review
• Track stock and cost of sales in conjunction with restaurant management.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation.
• Prepare supporting schedules for provisional and annual income tax submissions, working with the external accountant or tax practitioner.
• Ensure all financial records are audit ready and properly filed in line with statutory retention periods.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting and cost control reporting

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience, with demonstrable experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment essential.
• Minimum 3 years tertiary qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting or Financial Management (Diploma or Degree)
• Sound working knowledge of SARS compliance, including VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501 and provisional tax.
• Proficient user of SARS eFiling and Easyfile.
• Extensive practical experience on one or more of the leading accounting software packages such as Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Sage Pastel Partner, Xero, QuickBooks or Zoro Books.
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations and reporting.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage confidential financial information.

Preferred Attributes

• Working knowledge of restaurant point of sale systems, such as Micros, Squirrel or Zonal, and their interface with the accounting system.
• Experience with restaurant specific cost of sales, stock takes and menu costing.
• Experience liaising directly with SARS and external auditors or tax practitioners.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions driven approach.