Reference: CPT002953-LG-1

An employment opportunity is available at a Private Hospital for a Bookkeeper, reporting to the Finance Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for the full bookkeeping function of the Hospital from source documentation to trial balance. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for ensuring all transactions are recorded in the correct ledger and computing, classifying and recording numerical data to keep financial records.Duties & ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities

• Record and post general journal entries and maintain ledgers.
• Reconcile monthly creditor accounts and assist with resolving queries.
• Process payments, liaise with creditors, and manage proof of payments.
• Record sales, accounts receivable, and assist with debtor queries.
• Reconcile inventory and handle adjustments/closing entries.
• Control petty cash and clear daily cashbook transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and capture statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, SDL).
• Manage accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and loan account transactions.
• Support annual budgeting and auditing processes, providing required documentation.
• Maintain Fixed Asset and Contracts Registers, and liaise with vendors on financial matters.
• Conduct statistical projects as requested by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Post-matric qualification, (Certificate or Diploma) in Bookkeeping or Accounting or equivalent
• 2-3 years bookkeeping/junior accounting experience up to Trial Balance.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office) - and proficient with Excel
• Must have experience working with an Accounting System (SAGE or SAP will be an advantage)
• Experience in a private healthcare environment will be an advantage