BOOKKEEPER (FINANCIAL ADMINISTRTOR)
R8500 to R9500 pm
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

An international manufacturing concern is currently recruiting for a Financial Administrator (Bookkeeper) to join their finance team. The main focus of the role will be to record all the financial transactions that take place in the business, filing and safekeeping of the source documents relating to these transactions and performing a variety of administrative duties. Reporting to the Senior Bookkeeper.

Requirements:
3 to 5 years’ experience in accounting and / or bookkeeping in a manufacturing, production or project based environment
Matric qualification is essential
A relevant tertiary qualification will be an advantage
Knowledge of an accounting software package such as Pastel and / or ERP System like SAP or Syspro will be highly advantageous
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Responsibilities:
Record transactions in the correct journals and post the entries to the relevant ledger accounts
Prepare trial balances
Make sure that supplier invoices and accounts are paid on time. Load payments on the electronic banking system
Issue invoices and statements of account to customers, and ensure that customers settle their accounts promptly
Assist Senior Bookkeeper with completion of the month-end financial close process, for authorization of Managing Director
Prepare and submit PAYE and VAT returns
Assist with processing of Forex applications and assisting with FICA requests from banks
Filing and storage of records
Assist Senior Bookkeeper with collating all documentation for financial audits and BEE Audits
Petty cash & credit card reconciliations
Fleet card reconciliations
Manage Fixed Assets Register/Inventory
Liaise with SARS to ensure all relevant taxes are accurately calculated and submitted and ensuring that the Tax Clearance Certificates are always up to date
Liaise with the department of Labour and ensuring that all letters of good standing are up to date
Payroll administration
Provide administrative support