Junior Bookkeeper

JDJ Diagnostics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A reputable diagnostics firm in Durban seeks a skilled Bookkeeper to manage accounting tasks including bookkeeping, creditor payments, and monthly reconciliations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in accounting and is advanced in Excel. A Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential. Join our dynamic team to contribute to effective financial management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting work experience is required.
• Proficient in stock management and creditor processes.
• Excellent command of English (both verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Attend to general bookkeeping and administration duties.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Advanced Excel

Financial accounting systems

Attention to detail

Stock management

Creditors management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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.
• 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