Senior Bookkeeper

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Conduct weekly bank reconciliations using SageOne

• Oversee cash flow management and disbursements

• Monitor and track fund drawdowns

• Transform quotes into invoices

• Generate monthly invoices for memberships, grants, and reimbursements

• Distribute statements and handle gentle collections

• Process monthly salaries through Sage Cloud Payroll

• Issue payslips to employees

• File SARS EMP201 and EMP501 declarations

• Manage UIF submissions

• Complete annual COIDA/OID returns

• Finalize monthly financial records

• Prepare monthly management reports that encompass income, expenses, cash flow, and debtors

• Assist the CEO in the review of 6-month rolling budgets and cash flow

• Track, categorize, and organize grant-related income and expenses

• Maintain well-organized electronic records and supporting documents for audit purposes

• Coordinate occasional travel arrangements for team facilitators and contractors

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven track record in bookkeeping and comprehensive finance administration

• Strong practical experience with SageOne (Sage Business Cloud Accounting)

• Solid hands-on experience with Sage Cloud Payroll

• Demonstrated proficiency with SARS eFiling, including EMP201 and EMP501 submissions

• Experience with UIF declarations

• Familiarity with COIDA/OID return processes

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective communication skills and proactive issue escalation

• Capability to work independently in a remote environment and adhere to strict deadlines

• Comfort in working within a social-impact context

• Adaptability during peak financial periods, including month-end, payroll on the 24th, 6-month budget reviews, and annual audits

🏝️ Benefits

• Half-day work schedule from Monday to Thursday

• Flexible choice between morning or afternoon shifts

• Fully remote work arrangement

• Flexibility in work-life balance