Bookkeeper

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Description

The Bookkeeper at FlySafair will play a vital role in supporting the Accounts Receivable and Cash Accountant by managing daily cash functions, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role involves contributing to monthly reviews, assisting with year-end audits, maintaining accurate cashbooks, and ensuring transactions are correctly classified and supported. The successful candidate will provide guidance to team members, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance with accounting principles while working in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly review and reporting
• Assist with year-end reconciliations and provide auditors with required information
• Analyse and prepare reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Support the Accountant with debtors, revenue, journals, and month-end procedures
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports while highlighting inaccuracies or discrepancies
• Maintain the cash book function and ensure transactions are correctly classified and supported
• Manage daily cash operations and update bank balances across all accounts
• Process local, foreign, and ad-hoc payments and receipts
• Issue, process, and reconcile petty cash and foreign currency floats
• Maintain and reconcile cashbooks and credit card accounts, including daily bank reconciliations
• Administer and control the setup of new beneficiary profiles
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures to ensure accurate reporting
• Perform ad-hoc assignments and provide general administrative support
• Monitor the Accounts Receivable and Revenue function
• Verify and approve transactions for accuracy and compliance with source documents
• Provide guidance and input when the team experiences problems
• Support the department in fostering teamwork and assist team members in achieving goals

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is essential
• Completed Diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related field (NQF Level 5 or higher) is essential
• Candidates currently enrolled in a relevant degree in their second or third year will also be considered
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in bookkeeping or a similar role is essential
• Experience with accounting software packages is advantageous
• Ability to work with physical cash and multiple boxes
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Sound knowledge of basic financial transactions including debits and credits
• Understanding of cash management practices within an organisation
• Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Solid grasp of fundamental accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and completeness in processing
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Technical ability to balance and reconcile physical cash to system records

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