Half day Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator

About the position

Our client is a leading manufacturing company in the fmcg industry. They have a halfday position available for a period of 7 months.

This role is crucial in ensuring smooth financial operations, accurate payroll processing, and efficient bookkeeping. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, experience with Pastel, and excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, statements, and delivery notes for payments
• Manage and process COD and ad-hoc payments
• Maintain accurate filing and financial record-keeping
• Compile financial and payroll data upon request
• Update and reconcile local and foreign receipts on spreadsheets and Pastel (USD and EURO)
• Handle payroll-related tasks, including wage deductions and payments
• Reconcile transactions and ensure financial accuracy across accounts
• Submit VAT and tax documentation via SARS e-Filing
• Prepare monthly sales reports and customer age analyses
• Liaise with suppliers, credit agencies, and financial institutions for payments and reconciliations
• Assist in financial forecasting and compliance with internal policies
• Obtaining quotes & waybills for sending samples to foreign customers via Courier
• Manage credit applications and financing paperwork for new assets

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant finance/accounting qualification
• 3+ years of experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, or payroll processing
• Proficiency in Pastel and spreadsheet management (Excel)
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines with high accuracy
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Desired Skills:

• Basic Bookkeeping
• Payroll Processing
• Pastel Payroll

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric