Job Summary
The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records across a group of companies. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations, ensures compliance with statutory requirements, and provides reliable financial data to management for decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Group Accounting & Record-Keeping
- Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts for multiple entities within the group
- Record day-to-day financial transactions including receipts, payments, journals, and adjustments
- Ensure proper allocation of expenses, income, and intercompany transactions
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process supplier invoices, staff claims, and payment schedules
- Issue invoices, track receivables, and follow up on outstanding balances
- Reconcile customer and supplier statements
Banking & Reconciliation
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all group entities
- Monitor cash flow and flag discrepancies or irregularities
- Maintain accurate records of bank balances and transactions
Intercompany Transactions
- Record, reconcile, and eliminate intercompany balances and charges
- Ensure consistency and accuracy across group entities
Reporting & Closing
- Prepare monthly management reports, schedules, and summaries
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
- Support preparation of trial balances and financial statements
Tax & Compliance Support
- Assist with SST/GST/VAT submissions (where applicable)
- Prepare schedules and documents for auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries
- Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements across all entities
Documentation & Controls
- Maintain proper filing of financial documents (digital and physical)
- Ensure internal controls and accounting procedures are followed consistently across the group
Requirements & Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 15 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (experience with multiple entities is an advantage)
- Proficient in accounting software
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to manage multiple entities, deadlines, and priorities
- Good organisational and communication skills
Preferred Skills (Advantageous)
- Experience handling intercompany transactions
- Familiarity with local tax and statutory requirements
- Prior experience in a group or holding-company structure
Reporting Line
- Reports to: Finance Manager / Accountant / Director (depending on company structure)
Work Scope
- Covers multiple companies within the group
- May liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries