Bookkeeper

Location: SMEC Botswana Gaborone

REPORTS TO

Accounts Payable Supervisor or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

To perform the function of a Bookkeeper by assisting the Accounts Payable Supervisor and other Finance Personnel in developing and contributing to an effective finance department by executing daily tasks with a strong attention to detail. This role will utilise strong analytical and bookkeeping knowledge, time management skills and effective problem solving to ensure success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Some accounting system maintenance (A/P vendor clean-up)

Banking payee clean-up

Creditors’ reconciliations preparation

Balance sheet reconciliations

Accounts payable, including reviewing invoices, following up with vendors and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

Vendor maintenance in ERP (BST)

Filing and records retention

Assisting with monthly and year end tasks

Ad-hoc administrative support

Assist with special projects as required

Balance sheet reconciliation preparation

Some treasury functions

Ability to assist implementation of new procedures

Ability to draw up management reporting packs

Processing of invoices

Pay card reconciliations

Opening of projects and bid numbers

Training journals

Credit card reconciliations

Processing of daily deposits

Processing of debit order on bank account

Processing of journals

Travelex for all staff members – complete process

Control prepaid account and balance monthly

Cashbook processing

Recovery Africa (Epicor) billing and accruals done monthly

Processing EFT payments

Reconcile rentals for all regions

Bank recons for several accounts

KEY CONTACTS

Accounts Payable Supervisor

General Manager Finance – South Africa

Regional Managers

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant tertiary qualification

3-4 years relevant experience

Detail oriented with the ability to show initiative and take responsibility

Strong MS Excel and Word skills

Effective time management skills

Enhanced verbal and interpersonal communications skills

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Self-motivated and confident

Passionate and energetic

Strong attention to detail

Time management skills

Effective problem solving

Good client service management

Good communication skills

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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