Bookkeeper HR Generalist

Bookkeeper & HR Generalist

About Grapevine Creative Media Pty Ltd:

Grapevine Creative Media is a dynamic company with two divisions:

• Grapevine Retail: Our instore advertising business brands up to 500 stores a month offering impactful marketing solutions in the retail space.
• Green Media: A unique platform where unsold products can be exchanged for valuable advertising helping brands amplify their marketing reach.

Join our team and contribute to the success of these exciting divisions each offering unique challenges and opportunities.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a versatile Bookkeeper & HR Generalist to join our team in Morningside Sandton. In this role you will manage our finances employee engagement and IT queries. You will handle a wide range of tasks in our mediumsized company with 25 staff members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance:

• Manage Accounts Receivable ensuring all billing is accurate.
• Handle debtor invoices queries statements and credit control.
• Input new client data and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and ensure timely payments.
• Manage cash flow and perform all banking tasks.

HR:

• Facilitate and coordinate recruitment and selection processes with line managers.
• Create job descriptions oversee onboarding and screen candidates.
• Develop and maintain employee records.
• Handle employee relations including issuing warnings and managing resignations with LabourNet.
• Manage and update HR policies and procedures.
• Serve as the point of contact for employee engagement and welfare.
• Coordinate staff welfare and entertainment events.
• Complete HR statutory returns (e.g. Equity returns Dept of Stats returns training submissions to SETA).

Payroll:

• Prepare monthly salary inputs (e.g. commissions new staff).
• Send updated salary information to our outsourced accounting service provider Bean Counter.
• Manage BEE certification processes.
• Handle leave management and responses.
• Lead the Training and Health & Safety Committees.

IT Queries:

• Address minor IT issues and coordinate with IT service providers as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Broad experience in finance and HR.
• Good knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment and Labour Law.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and team management abilities.
• Relevant qualifications in finance/accounting.
• Proficient in Excel.

Package (Salary and Benefits):

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Finance Scorecard:

Mission: Lead the bookkeeping/HR function of Grapevine Creative Media ensuring financial health compliance and strategic planning to support the companys growth and innovation in advertising and media exchange platforms.

Competencies:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and interpret data with strong attention to detail.
• Communication: Clear and persuasive communicator capable of discussing financial concepts with both financial and nonfinancial audiences.
• Leadership: Proven leadership abilities focusing on mentoring and developing a team.
• ProblemSolving: Creative and effective in solving problems with a keen interest in finding and addressing challenges.

Character Description:

Minimum of 5 years experience in an equivalent position and has a passion for management and systems. They should have a curious mind that thrives on solving problems and be able to articulate financial insights across departments ensuring alignment with our corporate goals.