Bookkeeper

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Port Elizabeth is looking for a Bookkeeper to handle the financial processes of its branches. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the FMCG sector and be proficient in Pastel and Excel. Key duties include managing accounts receivable, creditor processing, and various financial reconciliations. A relevant finance degree or certificate is essential, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transport. The position offers a competitive salary of R18,000 per month based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant experience in a similar role in FMCG environment.
• Strong cashbook, creditors, debtors, and inventory management.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Process all accounts receivable and reconcile debtor accounts.
• Manage creditors' invoice processing and supplier payments.
• Maintain records of all assets and depreciation.

Skills

Cashbook management

Debtors and creditors processing

Intermediate Excel skills

Pastel software knowledge

Accounting principles

Education

Relevant certificate and/or Degree in Finance, Accounting and Administration

Tools

Pastel V19.4.6

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Bookkeeper (Accounts Department) required in Port Elizabeth.

The role will be for coordinating the day-to-day financial processes of the company’s 2 branches (PE and Graaff-Reinet).

Salary: R18 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant experience essential in a similar role in FMCG environment
• Relevant certificate and/or Degree in Finance, Accounting and Administration essential
• Current working knowledge of Pastel – V19.4.6
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• Strong cashbook, creditors, debtors and inventory essential
• Experience in processing journals and accounting processes
• Strong intermediate Excel skills essential
• MS Office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)
• Accounting principles knowledge essential

Key Performance Areas:

• Processing of all accounts receivables and reconciliation of debtor accounts
• Follow up on debtors’ payment received/outstanding (age analysis)
• Processing of cashbook reconciliation
• Creditors invoice processing
• Weekly and monthly supplier payments
• Configuration of sales figures into Pastel
• Sales commissions invoicing
• Processing of stock journals
• Petty cash management
• Rebates
• Submitting/processing all insurance claims required
• Maintaining record of all assets and depreciation using an Asset Management electronic system
• Bank accounts interest
• Journals – all intercompany, salary and provisions
• Financials – balance sheet, profit and loss reports
• Monthly salaries (Border and Karoo)
• Calculation and payment of PAYE, skills, UIF, quarterly submission of EMP501 to SARS VAT submission
• Preparation of all company information, handing over for annual audit copies of all relevant expenses, assets, Director remunerations, amortisation schedules, VAT recons to balance to spreadsheets
• 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