Bookkeeper for Meat Naturally | Onsite KZN (R18000 p/m)

About the job

Meat Naturally is currently seeking applications for a new role in our expanding business. Our Southern Kwa Zulu Natal Bookkeeper will provide finance support to the CFO for all matters related to business finance and administration across all geographies and entities within the Meat Naturally Africa organisation. Additionally, the position will be responsible to support the development and application of internal controls and procedures of the business in accordance with International Accounting Standards, and client-specific policies and procedures. This position will also assist with the design and delivery of comprehensive and user-friendly systems that enable all business activities and support business growth. The key outcomes of the position will be accurate and timely accounting record keeping. The position will be based in Howick.

Responsibilities

• Defining and implementing rigorous financial and control processes;
• Managing the bookkeeping for all group companies;
• Ensuring the bank accounts are reconciled on a daily basis;
• Monthly review and processing of employee expense claims;
• Preparing monthly management reports;
• Preparing invoices and reconciling intercompany activity;
• Ensure purchase invoices are approved and processed in a timely manner;
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis (bank accounts, accounts receivable and payable, VAT, fixed assets etc.);
• Assist with the budget and forecasting processes;
• Ensuring we meet statutory and compliance obligations;
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and tax returns;
• Liaising with external auditors to support the audit process;
• Assisting with overseeing office operations and asset management;
• Preparing annual client receipts to farmer association beneficiaries;
• Assist in the management of timesheet collection and review.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years work experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications;
• Experience and enthusiasm for organising administrative and project management tasks;
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team to achieve common goals;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and handle high-pressure situations;
• Fluency in written and oral English and isiXhosa;
• Working knowledge of SAGE or XERO accounting systems highly desirable;
• Eager to learn, to challenge, be challenged and develop new skills.

The position will be a permanent position, dependent on performance in a three month probationary period, starting as soon as possible. The total starting salary package will be ZAR 18,000 – 24,000 per month depending on experience. Increases will be based on performance and reviewed annually. To apply, please send your resume supported with a cover letter to james@meatnaturallyafrica.com. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete a skills test in addition to an interview. We reserve the right not to fill the position.