My client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Manager/Bookkeeper. The successful candidate will manage daily financial operations, oversee office administration, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in bookkeeping and office management, who is capable of maintaining efficient workflows in a dynamic legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management:
- Daily importing of business bank statements and ensuring accurate recording of all transactions.
- Check deposits on the Business Trust Bank Statement and prepare Trust Transfers for fees and disbursements.
- Post fees and disbursements accurately in the accounting system.
- Release all transactions on the bank, including payments (trust and business).
- Manage investment transactions, including opening and closing investments, withdrawals, and fund additions.
- Draft, issue, and pay out property guarantees.
- Facilitate trust transfers of fees and disbursements.
- Monitor cash flow and prepare monthly overviews of investments, business creditors, and debtors.
- Prepare monthly reports and participate in month-end and year-end processes.
- Prepare reports and agendas for weekly partners'''' meetings.
- Conduct monthly review meetings with internal auditors to discuss financial performance and compliance.
- Oversee all bookkeeping transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Handle all insurance claims, conduct yearly meetings with brokers, and manage the renewal of different insurance policies.
Tax Compliance: - Ensure timely monthly submissions and payments for EMP201 and VAT201 to SARS.
Payroll Management: - Process monthly payroll, including the preparation of payslips and salary payments.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience as an office manager, bookkeeper, or similar role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, bookkeeping, and accounting principles.
- Proficiency inLEXPROSystem.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Diploma or Certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping
Working Hours:8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with flexibility for partial remote work and adaptable hours.
