Junior Bookkeeper

About us

YUMBI is a proudly South African, remote first, Software as a Service (SaaS) eCommerce company with its “home base” in Durban (although we work remotely). We provide global restaurant brands and their restaurant partners with access to the YUMBI Platform – an enterprise eCommerce solution to power their remote ordering websites, mobile applications and targeted marketing efforts.

Who are we looking for:

We are looking for a sharp, dynamic, entrepreneurial and self-motivated individual, who has high attention to detail, a strong background in accounting/bookkeeping and is willing to go the extra mile.          

What will you do?

Your tasks and responsibilities will include the following:

  • Accurately capture invoices and ensure timely payments
  • Capture daily financial transactions
  • Capture all relevant month-end financial data
  • Prepare journals and reconciliations 
  • Reconcile accounts and investigate differences
  • Debtor and creditor management
  • Prepare monthly management accounts
  • Keep up to date asset register
  • Bookkeeping up to Income Statement and Balance Sheet
  • Calculation, completion and submission of Statutory returns 
  • Assist with preparing documents for year end and budget requirements
  • Assist with financial year-end audit
  • Proactively identify areas of improvement within the department

What should you bring to the party?

  • A relevant Finance/Accounting degree/diploma
  • +/- 3 years experience in a similar role (SAIPA or SAICA articles would be an advantage)
  • Accuracy and attention to detail is essential
  • Highly proficient in MS Excel/Google Sheets
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Client service orientation
  • Good time management
  • Ability to work under pressure and to take personal responsibility for results
  • Experience using Xero accounting package is an advantage
  • Since our team works remotely, it is essential that you have a fast and stable internet connection at home (we pay a monthly data allowance)

If this piques your interest, then please submit your CV and Degree/Diploma certificates to careers@yumbi.com by Wednesday 13 March 2024.

Let’s talk about the possibilities

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