Bookkeeper

Empact Group Southern Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Durban seeks a Bookkeeper to manage financial administrative tasks, including month-end closing and financial reporting for food units. The role requires at least 5 years of finance experience and proficiency in SAP and Excel. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts, analyzing variances, and preparing budgets. Good organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Matric plus relevant tertiary accounting qualification.
• 5 years experience in Finance.
• Experience managing a large debt book.

Responsibilities

• Complete full month end process for over 40 units.
• Analyze monthly trading results and explain variances.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Good numeric skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant tertiary accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Role

Bookkeeper Reporting to: Management Accountant Business Area: KZN The main purpose of the job: The incumbent will be responsible to execute financial administrative tasks including financial reporting relating to food units. Assist the Management Accountant in providing finance support to the operations, finance team and functional heads.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric plus relevant tertiary accounting qualification
• 5 years experience in Finance
• SAP Experience required
• CSFAB / AS
• MS Office and Advanced Excel
• Ability to complete and manage the month end process
• Experience in managing an area of a debt book exceeding 30 clients
• Knowledge of Credit Management
• Strong business planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills
• Ability to quickly analyse and manipulate large quantities of financial data, drawing out key matters of significance
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment (prepared to work overtime as and when required)
• Own Transport
• Overnight business travel

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Good numeric and administration skills
• Attention to detail and methodical
• Staff management skills
• Time management skills
• Deadline Driven
• Ability to work in a team
• Leadership skills
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Good phone etiquette
• Good interpersonal skills

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Completion of full month end process for more than 40 units, including analysis of financial results, preparation of invoices, monthly journals, presentation of financial results to management accountant and regional manager, reconciliations, multiple checks and balances.
• Analyze monthly trading and explain variances identified to Regional Managers and Management Accountant.
• Monthly results sign off process with Regional Managers and Management Accountant.
• Preparation of invoices and following up on payments.
• Allocate receipts on a timely basis, following up with clients regarding payment, following up regarding remittance advises for unallocated receipts, processing of all cash received into bank account on a daily basis and allocate payments on receipt of remittance advices timeously.
• Monitoring weekly and monthly closures of units in the various accounting systems.
• Providing the business unit and / or regional teams with all the reporting required to help them manage their areas including monthly summaries of actual performance (Income statements with breakdowns).
• Weekly GP and stock level monitoring.
• Provide on‑going / adhoc reporting and analytical support.
• Preparation of General Ledger recons.
• Ensure adherence to the company policies and procedures on a monthly basis.
• Check monthly / daily workflow from units.
• Take ultimate responsibility for customer related actions / issues / problems until resolved.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Providing assistance to unit managers and in‑unit staff with all financial queries.
• Visiting sites and performing audits.
• Take lead for ensuring finance interfaces in place for unit mobilizations and demobilizations.
• Assistance with year end audit and other finance related tasks.

Employment Equity & Data Privacy

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements. By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be held and / or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and the security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of POPI.

Closing Information

• Closing Date: 21 December
• Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive communication within 2 weeks from closing date. Kindly note that your CV will be entered a Talent Pool and that we may contact you for future opportunities.