Temp Junior Accountant/Junior Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A finance consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced accounting professional to assist the finance executive. Responsibilities include handling month-end reconciliations, managing creditors, and preparing management accounts. Candidates should have solid bookkeeping experience, especially with creditors, and strong Excel skills. A minimum of three years' experience in accounting is required, alongside a Matric qualification.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in the accounting field.
• Knowledge of ethical accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the group finance executive with monthly reconciliations.
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly payments.
• Handling bank and creditors reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.

Skills

Intermediate Excel

Pastel SAGE Evolution experience

Cashbook experience

Creditors experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric

Tertiary or equivalent qualification

Job description

Main Purpose:

Assisting the group finance executive, monthly reconciliations, full creditors and bookkeeper function up to balance sheet.

Key performance areas:
• Daily processing and/or reviewing of all cashbooks
• Full Creditors function (Local & Foreign) - Preparing payments daily/weekly/monthly
• Bank Reconciliation (Weekly and Monthly)
• Other reconciliations (e.g.: Rebates, Online partners, etc.)
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Daily cashflow report preparation
• Daily checking and updating of Exchange Rates
• Daily processing of all documentation according to the company requirements
• Creditors Reconciliations and following up on account discrepancies
• Creditors' Payments - Local and Foreign
• Timeous Completion of all reconciliations and payments
• Filing of all company documentation according to specified systems
• Meeting monthly deadlines
• Completing company documents (Credit Applications, etc)
• Process information regarding expenses and monthly credit card recons
• Ensure creditors are paid on time
• Verify the accuracy of calculations
• Handling information and taking instructions
• Completion and preparation of reports (Rebates, Inter-company expense report, GL Recons)
• Monthly Nedfleet petrol card reconciliations
• Passing of monthly journals and inter-company expenses
• Processing monthly Expenses and monthly Expense analysis
• Ensuring that Supplier invoices are captured accurately and timeously once stock has been received
• Calculation monthly VAT and submit for approval by the 25th
• Following up on outstanding GRV's from Procurement
• Collecting all slips for credit cards used by authorised personnel and communicating any variances
• Preparing of monthly management accounts (Income Statement with expense comparison)
• Price updates
• Customer queries and following up on outstanding accounts
• Balance Sheet recons
• Month end processing
• Maintain company Asset register
• Any Ad Hoc duties relating to the position

Skills and Specifications:
• Intermediate Excel "must"
• Pastel SAGE Evolution experience
• Cashbook experience "must"
• Creditors experience "must"
• Bookkeeping to Balance Sheet
• Good verbal skills and ability to work independent and in a team
• Should have knowledge of ethical accounting practices and ensure they are adhered to
• Should have good oral and written communication skills
• Should have attention to detail and ability to work fast and accurate under pressure
• At least 3 years' experience in the accounting field

Pre-requisites:
• Matric
• Tertiary or equivalent qualification advantageous
• Clean ITC check
• Clean criminal check
• Signing of the company's confidentiality agreement

Posted 2024-09-25