South Africa | Remote
We would like to hire a Bookkeeper to take care of all our day-to-day operational accounting activities. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, bank account reconciliations, support with month end activities such as payroll and manual journal entries. To do well in this role you should have previous experience as a Bookkeeper in a fast-paced environment and have used Xero.
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Responsibilities:
- Recording day-to-day accounting transactions and completing the posting process.
- Processing accounts receivable and payable.
- Maintaining controls around procure to pay process.
- Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Monitoring accounting transactions and reports.
- Understanding ledgers.
- Posting month end journals.
- Working with a financial accountant when necessary.
- Continuously looking for process improvements and automation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
- Excellent knowledge of general accounting principles.
- 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably within a fast-paced tech start-up environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy of work.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience in using Xero (essential), Dext (nice to have), ApprovalMax (nice to have)
Beenfits
- Work at a company with a social mission where you can make a real difference in the world
- 25 days of vacation + 10 days of floating leave
- 12 paid days of professional development time off, post-probation
- 100% remote work
- Contemporary collaboration tools
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning from Day 1
- An environment where you will be technically and intellectually challenged
- An entrepreneurial and highly stimulating environment
- 50% discounted tuition on all Nexford courses for your immediate family
Nexford offers the following degrees and certificates: Associate of Applied Science in Business (AAS), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), MBA, nine undergraduate certificates and three graduate certificates in the field of business. Nexford provides learners with a fully online global education based on mastery of competencies relevant in the workplace. A global team of faculty and advisors support learning and professional success through the innovative use of technology, such as AI and machine learning.
We believe that a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution is a more innovative and successful one and, at Nexford University, we strive to build teams and foster a work environment that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As part of this commitment, we recognize that an individual’s value and contributions extend beyond just technical skills. If your experience is close to what you see listed, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills—when coupled with passion, curiosity, and a can-do attitude—are keys to excellence; therefore, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
