R15 000 – R20 000 per month

Title: Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Location: Remote – South Africa

About Us:
A global name in the detailing world, is a leading provider in the detailing and paint protection film industry, serving a discerning clientele. We are expanding our footprint across multiple countries and require a meticulous and process-driven bookkeeper to manage our accounts across different businesses.

Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented bookkeeper/accounts assistant to manage and oversee all financial entries across our various businesses. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bookkeeping and accounting processes, with proficiency in Xero being essential. Additionally, this role will involve establishing a purchasing department and creating processes to streamline purchases and achieve cost savings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage all financial records across multiple businesses.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial entries.
• Develop and implement accounting processes and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare management accounts, ensuring all entries are correctly coded with the appropriate nominal codes.
• Participate in monthly virtual meetings with the senior management team to present and discuss financial reports.
• Establish and manage a purchasing department.
• Create and implement processes to streamline purchases and achieve cost savings.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or accounts assistant.
• Extensive experience with Xero accounting software.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in establishing and managing a purchasing department.
• Proven track record of creating processes to streamline purchases and achieve cost savings.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to create and implement effective accounting processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience in dealing with multiple business accounts is highly desirable.
• Relevant accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) preferred but not essential.

Skills and Attributes:

• Highly organized and process-driven.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in creating processes and systems to streamline operations.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive salary – R15 000 – R20 000 per month
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Proficiency in creating processes and systems to streamline operations.