Bookkeeper

Application Deadline: 
2 Sep 2008
The South African Institute for Distance Education seeks to employ a Bookkeeper to be based in Johannesburg.
Job Description: 
The South African Institute for Distance Education, an organisation with an established track record of contributing to educational transformation in South Africa, seeks to employ a Bookkeeper to be based in Johannesburg. SAIDE undertakes projects across South Africa, as well as in sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation contributes to policy development, researches educational practice, and offers a range of capacity-building services across the educational spectrum.

Responsibilities

* Manage the cash book, including all payments, allocations, bank reconciliations and audit related expenditure schedules
* Debtors and creditors
* Monitoring petty cash and fund levels in local and US$ accounts
* Payroll on VIP including statutory returns, updating leave balances and audit related schedules
* Provide general support to the Finance Manager

Requirements

* Have appropriate five years experience in a similar position
* Hold an appropriate qualification of at least NQF level 5
* Show meticulous attention to detail
* Adhere to strict confidentiality within the workplace
* Show a high level of reliability, maturity and commitment to the position

This position could be a 6/8ths or a full time, depending on individual requirements.

Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience, and includes attractive benefits.

To apply for this position, please send a covering letter, CV and three work related referees with contact details should be sent, preferably by email to Ms. Maureen Madonsela, Postal address: SAIDE, P.O. Box 31822, Braamfontein 2017 / e-mail: maureenm [at] saide [dot] org [dot] za / Fax: (011) 403 2814.