Junior Bookkeeper

JDJ Diagnostics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable diagnostics company in Durban seeks a skilled accountant to handle bookkeeping, stock investigations, and month-end closing processes. Candidates should have at least 3 years of accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a relevant degree. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records and supporting auditing processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with stock and creditors management.

Responsibilities

• Attend to general bookkeeping and administration duties.
• Maintain cash book, creditors ledger, and trial balance.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and asset management.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Excel

Financial accounting systems

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend to general bookkeeping and administration duties and tasks
• Stock investigations
• Assist with general accounting month-end closing procedures
• Adhoc investigations and reporting
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
• Ensure the completion of assigned tasks in line with the established deadline
• Receive, check and process creditor invoices for payment once all payment documents are verified correct and accurate. Keep updated debtor and creditor recons and records.
• Capture creditor payments and debtor receipts into the Accounting System from physical records and from the bank statement.
• Maintain the cash book, creditors ledger, general ledger and the trial balance.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation
• Keep an accurate and effective filing system of accounting records.
• Asset management.
• Assist with ordering processes and recordkeeping of orders
• Maintaining records, proper filing of accounting records and documentation.
• Assisting in the internal and external audit process including retrieving documentation to support the auditing process.
• General office support in relation to financial management matters.

Minimum Requirements:

• at least 3 years bookkeeping or accounting work experience.
• Stock Experience
• Creditors Experience
• Must be advanced on Excel
• Excellent knowledge of financial accounting systems.
• Ability and experience to perform the full accounting function up to and including Trial Balance.
• Minimum of a Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related financial field, coupled with;
• Microsoft Office (Excellent Computer literacy including Word & Excel)
• Must have attention to detail and be numbers focused
• Well presented with excellent command of English both Verbal and written
• Able to work independently and self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player