Senior Bookkeeper

A well-established company in Jet Park is looking for a Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join their team!

POSITION INFO : Job Overview :

You’ll be responsible for the capturing and reconciliation of financial data, as well as preparing and analysing various cost and budget reports.

Requirements :

• Minimum of 5 years' work experience as an Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant or similar role
• Matric
• Qualification relating to Finance or Accounting
• Own reliable Transport
• Excellent Excel Skills - V-Lookups, Pivot Tables and Formulas
• Pastel Evolution, SAP or BPO
• Excellent analytical skills
• The ability to combine different data to assist with making important financial decisions
• Strong account reconciliation skills
• Knowledge of accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Functions and Responsibilities :

• Post daily transactions in the Cashbook.
• Analyze profit margins and prepare related reports.
• Maintain and manage cost and expense databases.
• Develop and sustain data accumulation systems.
• Monitor fixed costs and ensure alignment with recurring expenses.
• Track expenses against budgets and prepare monthly income statements for the FD.
• Perform monthly substantive testing and reconcile Balance Sheet items for FD submission.
• Prepare Budget Reports by region and trading entity.
• Process and capture staff and branch expense claims monthly.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and track fleet expenses.
• Assist with quarterly stock takes and annual financial audits.
• Provide ad hoc accounting support and help with month-end and year-end closing.
• Recommend cost-effective solutions and assist procurement with import orders based on sales history and supplier lead times.