Senior Bookkeeper

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Proficiency in accounting software Lawpac and LexisNexis.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Experience

5+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.Responsibilities:

Performing of the weekly and month end Trust Surplus

Opening of Section 86(4) Investment accounts, and the administering of payments to the trust bank account

Month end reconciliation of all section 86(4) Investment Accounts.

Month end Interest Import

Performing of Final Account reconciliations.

Processing of daily EFT payments in respect of business and trust bank accounts

Preparation of EFT reconciliations used to capture onto Lawpac

Performing of the Month end processing, rolling onto the new month and the printing of fee earner reports

FNB Bank Recon

Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register, additions of new assets and the processing of monthly depreciation.

Foreign Transfer applications

Creditor recons:

Engen Petrol accounts

Telkom Statement

Desigan Deliveries

Importing of Lexis Nexis monthly report onto Lawpac. Liaison with conveyancing team in respect of the reconciliation thereof.

Ad hoc Queries from secretariesAttributes:

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Problem solver

Collaborative Good communication

Committed

Responsible

Achievement-orientedPackage:

Salary is market related depending on experience and qualifications.