Bookkeeper Bedfordview - Johannesburg, South Africa - CDI HR Consulting

CDI HR Consulting

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job purpose

The Bookkeeper is responsible for the day to day running of the finance department, including but not limited to debtors, creditors, invoicing, cash book, costing management, asset management, management accounts preparation etc.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Bookkeeping qualification (Advanced Diploma or something similar)
Supervisory/management experience in an accounting environment;
Membership of a professional body would be an advantage

Knowledge, skill & abilities

Previous experience on Pastel is a minimum requirement
Knowledge of best accounting practices and principles;
Solid understanding of financial management within the small business environment;
Budgeting knowledge;
Experience in using accounting software;
Advanced MS Excel skills;
Analytical and numerical skills;
Strong ethics with the ability to manage confidential data;
Report writing skills
Data management skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills dealing with both internal and external customers
Ability to work within a team environment

Attitude & disposition

Must display an attitude of gratitude, ambition, and confidence
Must have a positive attitude and possess high levels of empathy
Must be willing to go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction
Must be optimistic and have the ability to think on their feet
Must take accountability for their actions
Must display the highest level of ethics, integrity and professionalism

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role (Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and may be changed or modified from time to time as and when required)

Recording daytoday financial transactions and completing the posting process accurately.
Verifying that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, and general ledger.
Bringing the books to the trial balance stage.
Printing company software program recons each day to balance with the cashbook.
Processing daily cashbook onto the company system and checking that everything balances.
Processing all Petty Cash purchases on Pastel and balancing.
Processing purchases (all invoices onto the system and balance ledger account).
Balancing suspense account and processing weekly payment of company products.
Processing and balancing all intercompany transactions, loan accounts, Debtors, and Creditors on Pastel.
Managing a small team of accounts clerks;
Monthly/weekly forecast reports sales and cashflow;
Product/service costing analysis and profitability analysis;
Managing debtors and creditors;
Cash book management;
Ensure correct allocations of expenses and sales;
Bank reconciliations;
Updating financial accounting software;
Assisting with budget preparations;
Review and implement financial processes, policies and protocols;
Managing fixed asset register and depreciation schedules;
Maintaining regulatory requirements;
Ensuring correct account allocation in general ledger;
Preparing for monthly account closeoff;
Cost management;
Insurance policy management and maintenance;
Loading of contractors payroll with banking execution date on last day of the month;
Leave management capturing and keeping track of leave forms and submissions;
Any reasonable request by management