Bookkeeper

Busy Transport & Logistics Business (working throughout Africa) which is based from a small office in a cottage in Parkhurst is looking for an experienced competent bookkeeper with excellent attention to detail to handle their accounts and general admin and support for the business. Must have a driver's licence.

Bookkeeper To Balance Sheet And Office Support As Follows

General office admin and office support in this logistics and transport business
Data capturing purchases
Reconciling General Ledger accounts monthly
Downloading CSV bank statements
Prepare monthly VAT return
Preparation of annual financial statements
Assisting with invoicing (foreign and local)
Assist with sourcing of Capital equipment quotes when and when required
Filing
Costing

Requirements

Accounting qualification (partial or complete)
Someone with an excellent can do attitude
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Someone who is helpful and would be a great support to the small team - who is able to get involved at all levels
Someone happy to work in a small team in a home based office
Knowledge of Xero Accounting System (a benefit)
Hands-on Book-keeping experience (with recons)

Be Passionate About

Accuracy
Never assuming but making sure (attention to detail)
Prioritising work load
Being enthusiastic to learn
Honest - happy to ask when needs clarity on something
Being a team player
Learning/Speaking Portuguese (not essential)
Valid driving license
Available to travel over border particularly to Mozambique (initially but not essential)

Desired Skills