Bookkeeper (3 Months FTC) at Famous Brands

Famous Brands; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in South Africa is seeking a meticulous accounting professional to join their finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with variance analysis, preparing reconciliations, and supporting internal audits. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in accounting, at least two years of bookkeeping experience, and proficiency in MS Excel and SAGE X3 ERP. This is an excellent opportunity for a disciplined and organized individual to contribute positively to a dynamic finance environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 Year Bookkeeping Experience.
• Computer skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in doing variance analysis on Income statements versus Budgets.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with supporting documentation for year-end audit files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Strong administrator

Education

Matric

Diploma in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

SAGE X3 ERP

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Responsible for recording and maintaining records for the Leading Brands Finance and to support accountants in providing a full financial accounting service to Franchising division including Company owned stores.

Main Outputs And Responsibilities For This Position

Reporting

• Assist in doing variance analysis on Income statements versus Budgets.
• Provide general ledger detail transaction and SEI Income Statement reports to regions.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for Leading Brands Regions
  
  

Accounting functions

• Prepare Capex requests for approval.
• Prepare Asset disposal requests and rotate for approval.
• Preparing and posting of journals.
• Preparing of GL account structure application for approval.
• Preparation of Petty Cash disbursements and reconciliation thereof.
• Preparation of card reconciliation and journals for fleet cards.
• Performing franchise division cashbook reconciliation.
• Record and maintain Fixed Assets Register and asset movement.
• Assist accountants in performing annual asset verification.
• Download and check IT travel invoice batches for accounts payable payments.
• Preparing of support schedules to management accounts.
• Ensure AP risk list is cleared monthly and assist with supplier queries.
• Manage open purchase order and follow up on franchise administrators processing invoices.
• Assist Financial Manager with input and calculations of Financial Budgets and Profit Forecasts.
  
  

Audit

• Assist with supporting documentation and reports for year-end audit files.
• Assist with internal audit requests.
  
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

Formal Education

Matric

Diploma in Accounting (or relevant qualification)

Experience

At least 2 Year Bookkeeping Experience.

Computer skills - MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

SAGE X3 ERP experience would be an advantage

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good team player.
• Strong administrator and organized.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Disciplined, pro-active and flexible.
• Strong technical abilities.