Bookkeeper

Top Vitae; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 220 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gqeberha is seeking a Finance Coordinator to manage day-to-day financial processes across two branches. Responsibilities include processing accounts receivables, managing debtors and creditors, and financial reporting. A relevant finance degree and experience with Pastel software, along with 3-5 years of experience in an FMCG environment, are essential. The role requires strong cashbook management skills and familiarity with accounting principles.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar role in FMCG environment.
• Experience with accounting processes and processing journals.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable own transport.

Responsibilities

• Process all accounts receivables and reconcile debtor accounts.
• Follow up on debtors’ payments and process cash book.
• Manage petty cash and submit VAT and PAYE to SARS.

Skills

Cashbook management

Debtors management

Creditors processing

Intermediate Excel skills

Accounting principles

Education

Relevant finance or accounting degree or certificate

Tools

Pastel accounting software

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The role will be for coordinating the day-to-day financial processes of the company’s 2 branches. This will involve reporting to the Senior Bookkeeper, Directors and Management.

Responsibilities

• Processing of all accounts receivables and reconciliation of debtor accounts
• Following up on debtors’ payments received / outstanding (age analysis)
• Processing of cash book
• Creditors Invoice Processing
• Weekly and Monthly Supplier Reconciliations and Payments
• Configuration of sales figures into Pastel
• Sales Commissions Invoicing
• Processing of Stock Journals
• Petty Cash management
• Rebates / RFC’s
• Submitting / processing any insurance claims required
• Maintaining record of all assets and depreciation using an Asset Management electronic system.
• Bank accounts interest
• Journals – all intercompany, salary & provisions
• Financials – Balance sheet, Profit & Loss reports
• Monthly salaries (Border & Karoo)
• Calculation and payment of PAYE, Skills, UIF, quarterly submission of EMP501 to SARS
• VAT submission
• Preparations of all company information, handing over for annual audit copies of all relevant expenses, assets, director remunerations, amortization schedules, VAT recons to balance to spreadsheets

Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience essential in a similar role in FMCG environment
• A relevant certificate and / or degree in Finance, Accounting and Administration essential
• Current working knowledge and experience of Pastel (we are currently on Partner V19.4.6 (client server)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable own transport
• Strong cashbook, creditors, debtors and inventory essential
• Experience in processing journals and accounting processes
• Strong intermediate excel skills essential Computer Literacy
• MS Office (Excel / Word / Power Point)
• Accounting Principles essential

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 2 weeks