BOOKKEEPER

Columba Leadership, (columba.org.za) is a world-class, purpose-driven non-profit organisation.   By helping South Africans transcend their personal circumstances through values-based leadership, Columba Leadership catalyses youth-led change in schools and communities – as well as activating youth enterprise and employment.   The resulting impact is unique, meaningful and measurable.

Based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, Columba Leadership seeks to appoint a

BOOKKEEPER

Columba Leadership is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Bookkeeper to join their Centralised Team.   The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate, up-to-date financial information relating to cashbook, debtors and creditors.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Financial Management:

1. Completion of Trial Balance – all transactions captured and processed
2. Oversee weekly payments and ensure correct suppliers/creditors are paid
3. Ensure correct suppliers/creditors are paid
4. Monthly reconciliations – Balance Sheet, Creditors Control, Debtors and Salary Control Accounts
5. Monthly Bank Reconciliations and Cashbooks
6. Responsible for recording Fixed Assets and maintaining the Fixed Assets Register
7. Generate and maintain monthly salary pivot
8. Ensure that all finance procedures are followed and are completed timeously
9. Submit PAYE and VAT returns (SARS)
10. Follow-up Staff Debtors Accounts
11. Generate Donor Invoices and 18A Certificates

Credit Card Capturing:

1. Download and send credit card statements to Provincial Managers monthly
2. Check reconciliations against statements and verify all receipts
3. Capture all receipts on Cashbooks
4. File all statements with receipts each month

Staff Debtor Capturing and Reconciliation:

1. Check and capture advance and expense claim requests
2. Capture staff debtor, credit card recons and staff loans 
3. and any other ad hoc finance duties as required by the Finance Manager

The Bookkeeper must meet the following criteria:

1. Accounting/Bookkeeper Diploma or relevant qualification    
2. 3 years’ bookkeeping experience preferably in the NGO sector    
3. Proven experience in a similar role
4. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
5. Experience with Pastel Partner Accounting Package and Sage Payroll Systems essential
6. Proficient in Excel  
7. Strong financial background 
8. Excellent attention to detail 
9. Proficient in written and verbal English
10. Adherence to meeting all financial deadlines
11. Excellent time management skills  
12. Good team player as well as having the ability to work independently
13. Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fluid environment

View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at  www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Monday 08^th July 2024 to  melissa@actionappointments.co.za