Snr Bookkeeper / Accountant

Accountant / Snr Bookkeeper
Port Elizabeth

Our client an Accounting Firm requires and experienced Accountant/Snr Bookkeeper to manage the team that will handle one of their large clients inhouse bookkeeping/accounting for 30 companies across the world.
Experience:
Ability to learn or know VAT and Bookkeeping allocations for different counties (eg Germany / Italy / UK etc.)
Bookkeeping/accounting knowledge of imports / exports and foreign currency
Good understanding of financial accounting principles as relates to the processing of transactions that will be required in this role
Experience with processing computerised transactions on an ERP system (Xero)
Handle the inhouse bookkeeping for 30 companies across the world
Ability to lead a team of 3 to 4 Jnr Bookkeepers
Requirements:
Matric plus 3-year Finance related qualification
Minimum 4 years + experience in bookkeeping/accounting
Knowledge of imports / exports and Foreign currency advantageous
Good understanding of financial accounting principles as relates to the processing of transactions required in this role
Experience with processing computerised transactions on an ERP system
Xero accounting package expert an added advantage
Advanced level of computer literacy - Ms Excel
Good communication skills, good work ethic, able to self drive and self motivate
Able to work under instruction but grow the position themselves
Able to go to Germany for at least one month for training