Bookkeeper - General (Wynberg)

About the position

Bookkeeper- General

Job Specifications

Our Retail division is expanding, and our Group is looking for a Bookkeeper/administrator. Our ideal candidate must be a dynamic individual, a self-starter who could adapt to changing environment, and have a willingness to go above and beyond. Individual with a strong accounting/bookkeeping background.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Provide financial and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate collection and allocation of payments on Supplier Accounts.
• Prepare creditor reconciliations and follow-up on account discrepancies prepare reporting deadlines;
• Perform local bank account reconciliations; generate and distribute weekly age analysis; investigate and follow-up on unidentified balances; ensure the balancing of bank reconciliations.
• Collect relevant data and prepare month-end statements & advice notes; assist with month-end reports; ensure queries are resolved and maintain filing system.
• Handling of credit applications, creditors accounts management.
• Maintain service provider registers and various compliance documentation.
• Process Quotes, Sales Orders & Invoices relating to debtor's accounts.
• Assist with collections of outstanding funds.
• Maintain Company Asset Registers.
• Job Related Skill:
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Analytical and investigative mind, attention to detail will be a key skill.
• Ability to time manage and meet deadlines, goal focused.
• Self-starter who is able to adapt quickly to different changing environments is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work within a team- team player.

Job Knowledge:

• Intensive reconciliation and allocation on large accounts Large book values
• MS Excel advanced

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 3-5 years of Bookkeeping experience.
• 3-5 Years Financial reconciliation experience.
• Matric - Essential.
• Experience in dealing with 3rd Parties to resolve account disputes.
• Tertiary education preferred, but not essential.
• Retail Experience (advantageous).

Package & Remuneration
R20K - R30K basic salary. There are no benefits

Desired Skills:

• Creditors
• Reconciliations
• Month-end statements
• Collections

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years Bookkeeping

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric

About The Employer:

Large retail organization with 16 branches nationally.

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Basic salary only