Senior Bookkeeper - Retail

Pro Select Consulting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in retail is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team in Durban. This role involves accurately recording financial transactions, managing the general ledger, and reconciling accounts to ensure financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will have excellent Excel skills and experience with fixed asset registers, contributing to the financial health of the business. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact financial reporting and decision-making processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for numbers, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in accurately recording financial transactions.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with fixed asset registers.

Responsibilities

• Record all financial transactions accurately in accounting software.
• Generate financial reports to provide insights into business health.

Skills

Financial Transaction Recording

General Ledger Management

Bank Reconciliation

Invoice Creation

Expense Monitoring

Financial Reporting

Collaboration with Accountants

Excel Skills

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

About the job Senior Bookkeeper - Retail

Our Client in the retail industry requires a Bookkeeper to join their team based in DURBAN.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Accurately recording all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, in the appropriate accounting software or ledger.
2. Keeping the general ledger up to date, which involves categorizing expenses, income, and other financial activities.
3. Regularly reconciling bank statements, credit card accounts, and other accounts to ensure that the recorded transactions match the actual transactions.
4. Creating and sending invoices to clients or customers, as well as tracking outstanding payments and managing accounts receivable.
5. Monitoring and recording business expenses, ensuring they are categorized correctly, and ensuring that all expenses are legitimate and necessary.
6. Generating financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to provide insights into the financial health of the business.
7. Providing necessary financial data to accountants for tax preparation, including documentation of deductible expenses and other relevant information.
8. Working closely with accountants, management, and other stakeholders to ensure that the financial data is accurate and reflective of the business's financial position.

Additional Requirements:

• Retail Experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent Excel Skills Essential.
• Experience with fixed asset registers Essential.