Bookkeeper

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a prominent company in the FMCG Distribution Industry located in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong skills in cashbook, creditors, and debtors management, and proficiency in accounting software such as Pastel. Responsibilities include processing accounts receivable, maintaining financial records, and preparing financial statements. This opportunity promises to be a significant career advancement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in an FMCG environment.
• Strong familiarity with managing cashbook, creditors, debtors, and inventory.
• Experience in processing journals and general accounting transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process all accounts receivable and perform debtor reconciliations.
• Follow up on debtors’ payments and perform age-analysis.
• Maintain and process the cash book.
• Process creditor invoices and manage payments.
• Prepare financial statements: Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss reports.

Skills

Cashbook management

Creditors management

Debtors management

Intermediate Excel skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Education

Relevant certificate or degree in Finance, Accounting or Administration

Tools

Pastel or similar accounting software

Job description

Our Client , a prominent market leader in the FMCG Distribution Industry is seeking to employ an experienced Bookkeeper to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in an FMCG environment secures!

Awesome career opportunity awaits!

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in an FMCG environment.
• Relevant certificate or degree in Finance, Accounting or Administration.
• Current practical experience using Pastel (or similar accounting software).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable own transport.
• Strong familiarity with managing cashbook, creditors, debtors, and inventory.
• Experience in processing journals and general accounting transactions.
• Strong intermediate Excel skills; good computer literacy.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Process all accounts receivable and perform debtor reconciliations.
• Follow up on debtors’ payments (received and outstanding) and perform age-analysis.
• Maintain and process the cash book.
• Process creditor invoices; ensure supplier reconciliations weekly/monthly and manage payments.
• Enter/configure sales figures in accounting system (e.g. Pastel).
• Invoice and manage sales commissions.
• Process stock journals; manage petty cash.
• Handle rebates, RFCs (rebates or refunds), and insurance claim submissions/processing.
• Keep records of assets; calculate depreciation using asset management system.
• Manage bank interest entries and intercompany, salary, and provisions journals.
• Prepare financial statements: Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss reports.
• Process monthly salaries for specific regions; calculate and pay PAYE, UIF, Skills, etc.; submit required tax returns (e.g. EMP501).
• VAT submission and reconciliation.
• Assist with the annual audit: prepare and handover all relevant documentation (expenses, assets, director remuneration, amortization schedules, VAT reconciliations).

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.