BOOKKEEPER ½ day-semi-retired, not ready to fully retire, meet requirements & keen to work half-day

Job Overview

Processing of supplier and customer invoices

Capturing of data into the GL

Processing journal entries

Reconciliation of banking accounts

Loading of payment requests and inter-company account transfers for authorisation on the FNB online platform

Oversee processing of petty cash

Management of staff expense and travel claims

Support the management of asset register

Assist in ensuring that motor vehicle licenses are renewed timeously

Assist with payroll function/ liaison with payroll agency

Assist with preparation of monthly project accounts and budget comparisons

Assist with compilation of report requirements for donors

Issuing and recording acknowledgements of receipts to donors

Assist with Section 18A Tax certificates to donors

Maintain donor receipt records / liaison with donors

Assist with annual year-end audit

Assist with accounting functions for ad hoc events such as the Marimba Festival and Sounds of Celebration

This half-day opportunity is for 4 mornings per week (probably from 9.00am to 1.00pm). The role cannot be viewed as a stop-gap and must be viewed as a relatively long-term opportunity. It would be ideal for a mature candidate who is not wanting to retire completely yet, who has previously had similar experience, and would be happy to work at this level. In addition, would have good electronic accounting packages experience, and Sage Cloud Accounting would be a real advantage.

Overview - Assist the Financial Manager of this 30-years established NGO in the performance of his duties and responsibilities. The role will be primarily focused on the day-to-day operational side of the financial management of the organisation. Responsibilities include tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll support, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling financial records, and preparing basic financial reports.

Job Requirements

• Experienced bookkeeper, preferably with a recognised accounting qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Proficiency with electronic accounting packages, specifically Sage Online Cloud Accounting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and in particular, Microsoft Excel
• Possess very high level of confidentiality
• Possess very high level of trust and honesty
• Possess high level of attention to detail
• Ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Scope of work may change from time to time, and the employee will need to accommodate such changes and responsibilities

How to Apply

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