About the position
Are you a meticulous and proactive Bookkeeper with a knack for managing financial records across multiple entities? We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic finance team at our Head Office in Centurion. This full-time, office-based role offers the opportunity to play a crucial part in maintaining accurate financial records for a group of allocated stores, with flexibility for portfolio expansion. We're looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities You'll Own:
- Supplier Management: Capture, reconcile, and process supplier invoices and credit notes. You'll also prepare and load supplier payments onto banking platforms , ensuring monthly reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.
- Banking & Cashbook: Perform weekly bank statement downloads and updates to cashbooks. Accurately allocate receipts and payments to general ledger codes and conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
- Daily Cash-Ups: Process daily shop sales, including card, cash, and third-party platforms (e.g., Uber, Mr D, Bolt). Capture expense slips, wage payments, and reconcile against POS reports , including third-party delivery platform remittances.
- Debtors: Proactively follow up on overdue accounts and monitor CIT cash collections.
- VAT Reporting: Prepare and submit bi-monthly VAT returns in line with SARS deadlines. This includes preparing reconciliation packs, processing payments, and managing audit queries via eFiling.
- Financial Reporting & Journals: Process weekly food cost invoices and ensure monthly food cost reporting and reconciliations are completed by deadline. Prepare comprehensive monthly management packs, including income statements and bank reconciliations. Post accurate and authorized journal entries using Sage Evolution, including salaries, ETI, stock, and royalty adjustments.
- Ad Hoc & Administrative Duties: Respond to invoice and supplier queries , perform weekly filing, monthly archiving, and assist with audit preparation. You'll also support general finance team tasks and perform duties as required by management.
What You'll Bring:
- A minimum Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
- 3-5 years of solid bookkeeping experience , with a strong preference for multi-entity or franchise business exposure.
- Proven proficiency in Sage Evolution and MS Excel.
- Sound knowledge of VAT, reconciliation, and general ledger practices.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to your work.
- High level of accuracy and accountability.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous exposure to the FMCG, Retail, or QSR industries.
Salary: R25,000 depending on experience.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a dedicated Bookkeeper looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!
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