Bookkeeper - Free State Talentpool

Tsebo Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African management solutions provider is seeking a Bookkeeper to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with legal standards. The role involves preparing invoices, managing payroll, and compiling financial summaries. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and proficiency in advanced Excel. This position demands a detail-oriented, reliable team player committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Menutec & Mymarket.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all financial control systems comprehensively.
• Compile weekly Profit and Loss summaries.
• Manage cash, complete sales control sheets, and balance sales figures.
• Prepare and post General Ledger Journals.
• Assist with HR and IR issues.

Skills

Practical and methodical work

Good communication skills

Financial and business acumen

Organizing and planning abilities

Risk management skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Client and customer service skills

Commitment to excellence

Initiative

Education

Tertiary qualification - advantageous

Tools

Advanced Excel

Menutec

Mymarket

Job description

About Us

Fedics is seeking a Bookkeeper to support the Programme Office by mapping and implementing internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to the systematic recording and organization of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. Bookkeepers are essential for maintaining accurate financial records, updating ledgers, preparing invoices, and managing payroll, which are crucial for internal management and external reporting.

As a leading African provider of Integrated Workplace Management Solutions, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients cost reduction, risk mitigation, and increased efficiency. Our services include Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. We prioritize developing our people, which is central to our mission. Our dedicated workforce understands the nuances of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to learn more about us.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintain all financial control systems comprehensively.
2. Assist the Catering Manager in their absence.
3. Ensure unit profitability at all times.
4. Handle cash, complete sales control sheets, and balance sales figures.
5. Manage customer requests, bookings, and complaints.
6. Monitor daily resale outlet operations.
7. Assist with unit management and stock takes, ensuring goods match invoices for quantity and quality.
8. Compile weekly Profit and Loss summaries.
9. Prepare bookkeeping returns as per schedule and ensure they are balanced.
10. Record issues from stores according to standardized recipes using Menutec.
11. Follow all administrative procedures and staff training requirements.
12. Manage cash from change, cash-ups, shortages, and banking processes.
13. Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and clients.
14. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
15. Assist with HR and IR issues.
16. Attend meetings as required.
17. Stay updated on financial trends and best practices.
18. Accurately file financial records and submit necessary documentation.
19. Notify management of discrepancies.
20. Maintain financial operational controls within budget.
21. Update and maintain the asset register.
22. Follow up on short payments from clients.
23. Maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliation files.
24. Process cash books and perform monthly bank reconciliations for all companies.
25. Reconcile cash at resale outlets.
26. Manage all financial documents for all companies.
27. Prepare and post General Ledger Journals.
28. Ensure proper PRS processing to the AX system.
29. Prepare payment requisitions and process payments.
30. Coordinate with Unit Managers on collection and invoicing of local debtors.
31. Assist with debtor collections as needed.
32. Perform any additional duties outside the scope of this role.

Skills and Competencies

• Enjoy practical and methodical work.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Organizing and planning abilities.
• Risk management skills.
• Team player, honest, and reliable.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Innovative approach to streamlining systems and reporting.
• Excellent client and customer service skills.
• Cost awareness.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Initiative and productivity-focused.

Qualifications

• Teritary qualification - advantageous.
• 1-2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Menutec & Mymarket.