Bookeeper

General Purpose

Responsible for maintaining the financial records of a company by accurately recording the day to day financial transactions of the company.

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• check and verify source documents such as invoices, receipts, computer printouts
• allocate and post financial transaction details to subsidiary books
• transfer data to general ledger
• reconcile and balance all accounts
• draw up financial statements (trial balance, income statement, balance sheet)
• collate and analyze account data and generate financial reports
• track and maintain inventory records
• maintain internal control systems
• manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• prepare checks, payments and bank deposits
• prepare and process payroll
• comply with relevant reporting requirements
• calculate and prepare tax payments
• assist with budget preparation
• assist with audits
• maintain complete filing system to support financial records
• managing/processing payroll

Education and Experience

• knowledge of bookkeeping practices
• knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• working knowledge of relevant computer applications
• knowledge of data management and financial data analysis
• an associate degree in accounting, finance or business an advantage
• bookkeeping certification

Key Competencies

• planning and organizing
• attention to detail
• information collection and monitoring
• problem analysis
• problem solving
• communication skills
• confidentiality
• integrity
• knowledge of quickbooks
• prior hotel experience