Senior Bookkeeper - Pretoria Verfied

R 20000 per month Pretoria, Gauteng Pretoria, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 22-04-2015 6:18:31 PM
20-05-2015 6:18:31 PM
Senior Bookkeepers
Summary
The Senior Bookkeeper fulfils an integral transactional and reporting function in the Finance department of the company. This role touches all aspects of accounting from Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Cash Management, Sales Tax Reporting, Monthly Account Reconciliations, Credit Analysis, Payroll and other special projects as needed. This position will report to the Senior Accountant.
Job Purpose:
Provide support for the daily, weekly and monthly accounting functions. Provide financial information for the organization by maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts. Provide support to the Senior Accountant, the accounting team, the Group Financial Manager and the Finance Director.
Responsibilities:
Maintain the general ledger accounts by monitoring journal entry preparation; preparing monthly accruals and entries and reconciling accounts monthly.
Responsibilities may include:
Accounts receivable – daily invoicing;
Accounts payable – daily capturing of invoices and monthly supplier reconciliations
Cash application – Applying customer payments timely
Commissions – Process monthly commission statements
Maintain controls over accounting transactions.
Complete special projects giving insightful analysis when needed.
Complete internal audits of transactions as necessary.
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Protect the company’s value by keeping information confidential.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
One to Three years of experience.
Self-starter, organized, attention to detail, deadline oriented, hands-on.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Worked with ERP system in the past – Pastel Evolution a plus.
Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
Degree / Certificate in accounting or comparable.
Knowledge of finance, accounting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
MS Office experience required including extensive Excel knowledge.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.