Bookkeeper

Job Opportunity
Job Title: Bookkeeper
Monthly Salary: R25 000.00 CTC
Area: Vereeniging

Client Overview:
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively under deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Cash Management: Ensure daily cash book reconciliation and balance with the General Ledger (GL) on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Accounts Payable: Process credit notes accurately and resolve queries promptly. Maintain a clean Trial Balance (TB).
• GRN Suspense Account: Match invoices to correct Goods Received Notes (GRNs) promptly and clear the GRN Suspense TB monthly.
• Sundry Creditors Accruals: Conduct reconciliations in the GL file. Accruals must be based on supplier invoices or justified via email from management.
• Creditors Outstanding Items: Resolve queries and process credit notes in a timely manner. Ensure the account reflects an acceptable state monthly.
• PPV and Stock Adjustments: Understand and process adjustments for PPV, Cost, and Stock entries.
• Error Correction: Identify and correct errors made by other departments promptly.
• Reporting: Print, file, and distribute reports (including cashbook and accounts payable journals) on time.
• Calendar Management: Utilize Outlook Calendar for daily management and be prepared to provide usage proof.
• Financial Statements: Prepare the Income Statement for Head Office review by the 3rd working day of each month. Ensure supporting balance sheet reconciliations are mailed to relevant parties.
• GL Reconciliations: Complete monthly GL reconciliations for Head Office review by the 15th.
• Statutory Compliance: Reconcile and submit VAT and other statutory returns on time.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Familiarise yourself with deadlines for Control Accounts Reconciliations, Management Accounts, GL Reconciliations, Fixed Asset Register Maintenance, Weekly Cash Flow Projections, Weekly Payments, Bank Reconciliations, Salary and Wages allocation, and filing.
• Understand transactions from all departments and ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Recommend training for yourself and other staff to enhance interdepartmental communication.
• Communicate group deadlines to ensure collective compliance.
Requirements:
• Strong experience in bookkeeping and financial management.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.