Junior Bookkeeper - Cape Town, South Africa - Believe Resourcing (Pty) Ltd

Description

Junior Bookkeeper
Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, Western Cape
Full Time, Permanent Role

About our client:
Our client is an exclusive distributor of state-of-the-art marine and mobile solution products. They are looking for a dynamic individual to join their team.

Why join them?
You will have the chance to work collaboratively with a team that values your contribution and provides opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge. With a variety of responsibilities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting, you will gain valuable experience and make a meaningful impact on their company's success.

Salary:
R15 000 to R20 000 per month

About the role:
The Junior Bookkeeper will play a crucial role in supporting the finance function of the company. They will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of accounting, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and general administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Syspro essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Accounts Receivable tasks such as quotation and costing, invoicing, payment allocation, statement generation, and collection of overdue accounts.
• Support Accounts Payable functions including Goods Received Notes (GRN), invoice processing, reconciliation, payment preparation, and allocation of payments.
• Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable balances and Accounts Payable Purchase Age Analysis.
• Post bank transactions, maintain petty cash, allocate Company Credit Card Accounts and Fleet Cards, and post monthly journals.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for month-end and year-end, including VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns.
• Maintain the Asset Register and Auditors Balance Sheets Files.
• Collaborate with the current admin assistant on accounts and customers to ensure proper and timely collections of receivables.
• Work with the current admin assistant to ensure accurate posting and allocation of invoices.
• Provide general assistance to the Finance Manager, reporting to the GM and CEO as needed.