Bookkeeper

About the position

BOOKKEEPER
Location: Cape Town

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: 
- BCom Accounting degree.
- 2 - 3 years’ experience in accounting.
- Experience in FMCG or manufacturing is essential.

ROLE OVERVIEW: 
The Bookkeeper manages stock and financial processes, ensures accurate reporting, supervises a team, and drives efficiency and continuous improvement within an FMCG environment.
Minimum requirements:

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• BCom Accounting Diploma or Degree.
• Supervisory experience (considered an advantage).
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in stock control.
• A minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Ability to work a five-day week.

Personality Traits:

• Understanding of financial principles.
• Sound numerical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a sense of urgency.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analytical and assertive.
• Strong computer skills.
• Organising and planning ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Innovation and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Results-oriented.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Stock control on-site.
• Manage financial procedures for debtors and creditors.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Report deviations and provide recommendations.
• Oversee the capital expenditure process.
• Control expenses.
• Maintain communication across internal teams and departments.
• Supervise the team.
• Manage value chain processes.
• Process value chain reconciliations.
• Conduct month-end processing.

Please note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity.
We look forward to receiving your application!

Desired Skills:

• Bookkeeper
• Accountant
• Reporting
• Stock
• Processing