Junior Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A reputable wine industry company seeks a motivated Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions, oversee accounts payable and receivable, and implement process improvements. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant qualification and at least 2 years of experience, proficient in Xero and Excel. Strong communication skills in both English and Afrikaans are required. This role demands independence and a willingness to work overtime to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Self-starter with good communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Manage all cash book transactions actively.
• Handle incoming and outgoing invoices and bills efficiently.
• Oversee comprehensive management of accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare monthly sales reports and accounting reports.
• Reconcile stock movements and inventory records.

Skills

Cash Book Management

Invoice Processing

Debtors Management

Accounts Payable

Process Improvement

Reporting

Stock Management

Good Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description
A reputable company in the wine industry seeks to employ a Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team. This multifaceted role requires a hands-on approach and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Cash Book Management: Accurate and timely processing of all cash book transactions.
• Invoice & Bills Processing: Efficient handling of incoming and outgoing invoices and bills.
• Debtors Function: Comprehensive management of accounts receivable, including collections and reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable Function: Full responsibility for accounts payable, ensuring timely payments and accurate
  record-keeping.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify and implement improvements to existing financial processes to enhance
• efficiency and accuracy.
• Pay runs: Execute weekly pay runs meticulously.
• Reporting: Prepare and analyse monthly sales reports and comprehensive accounting reports.
• Stock Management: Oversee and reconcile stock movements and inventory records.
• Bills Processing: Handle all incoming bills and ensure prompt payment.
• Invoice Creation: Generate ZAR invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Cash Book & Reconciliations: Process cash book entries and perform thorough reconciliations.
• Statements: Prepare and distribute customer statements.
• Pay runs: Manage weekly and month-end pay runs.
• Debtors Function: Execute the full debtors function, including managing customer accounts and collections.
• Creditors Function: Oversee the complete creditors function, ensuring accurate and timely supplier payments.
• Ad-hoc & administration

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping
• Minimum 2 years' experience
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Proficient in Xero and Microsoft Excel and
• Self-starter
• Good communication skills (English and Afrikaans)
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Must be willing to work overtime to meet any deadlines