Bookkeeper to trial balance - Stellenbosch Verfied

R 15k-16k per month Stellenbosch, Western Cape Stellenbosch, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 03-12-2014 8:57:20 AM
31-12-2014 8:57:20 AM
Job title: Bookkeeper to trial balance (Stellenbosch)
Industry: Publishing industry
Commencement of duties: Immediately or ASAP
Salary: R15 000 - R16 000 p/m (no benefits)
South African candidates are encouraged to apply
Type: Permanent position
Closing date for CV’s: 15 December 2014
WORD CV’s only, not PDF CV’s
Ensure ID number, nationality, photo, equity status, notice period, current/ required salary, reasons for leaving (current & previous) & references are included on the CV
Do NOT send qualifications; it will be requested if required

Role: Qualified Bookkeeper (to Trial Balance) needed in Stellenbosch
Requirements
• Relevant financial qualification
• Min 10 years’ experience managing full function of bookkeeping
• Need to have valid licence and own transport
• Systematic, analytical, forward thinker
• Strong administrative skills
Overview:
• Pastel accounting & MS Office (Non-negotiable)
• Cash flow forecast and budgets
• Supplier liaison & Customer liaison
• Statutory reports (VAT, EMP201, UIF, IRP5)
• Payroll and commissions
• Other Ad hoc duties
• All BEE administration
• Insurance management
Duties:
• Handle creditor functions (purchase orders to creditors & liaison with creditors regarding office supplies and maintenance).
• Perform full reconciliations and payments requests.
• Prepare electronic banking payment requests for ad hoc payments
• Handle all debtor functions – including delivery notes for deliveries from office, invoicing, monthly reconciliations and statements.
• Assist collections on relief basis – to work closely with Ad-coordinator
• Investigate debtor credit applications – reference checks, bank reports, prepare for authorization.
Handle subscription administration with regards to:
• Performing reconciliations on subscription payments
• List unallocated payments for future reconciliations
• Work closely with Subs manager re: payment allocations
• Produce various statistical reports & graphs on advertising sales, magazine copy sales, distribution, commissions, staff annual and overtime leave, etc
• Calculation of sales team commissions for payroll
• Bank reconciliations – month-end on Pastel
• Capture of all General Ledgers of month end accruals & journals
• Perform general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare financial analysis and report findings on all management accounts, perform regular report backs to management on operational expenses
• Maintain accurate fixed assets register and depreciation schedules
• Maintain Insurance files in office – and ensure that all assets are on insurance and up to date. Reassess concerning depreciation on an annual basis
• Preparation and submission of VAT and EMP201returns on a bi-monthly basis
• Preparation and submission of UIF Reports on a monthly basis
• Preparation of accounts for audit purposes, as well as liaison with Auditors
• Perform duties on staff records including annual and overtime leave records, sign-in sheets, salaries control journals on Pastel.
• Prepare payment requests for fuel re-imbursements for staff
• Maintain and keep filing system up to date related to full job function
• Assist with bulk mail in office & post office when required
• Assist with collection / delivery of mail to post office when required
• Any ad-hoc duties assigned by Publishing Editors