Bookkeeper
Location: Germiston or Roodepoort office
Report to: Group Financial manager
Model: Hybrid (1 day in office) – everyday during probation
Package: Industry related

Our client in the pump manufacturing space is looking to appoint a seasoned bookkeeper to support the finance manager. The main objective of the Bookkeeper is to capture, maintain and ensure the integrity of all the financial information as contained in the financial systems in accordance with IFRS and accounting standards for SME’s. The Bookkeeper shall also uphold the financial procedures of the Group and all Associate companies while assisting the Financial Manager in achieving timeous completion of the capturing of information and reporting on the financial performance, position and cash flows of the Group Companies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting
• Capturing of cashbook and accounting entries
• Complete all month end processing as required
• Have full knowledge of the Creditors full function
• Have full knowledge of the Debtors full function
• Maintenance of monthly reconciliations for ledger accounts where required
• Other General Branch / divisional accounting
• Assist in preparation of information required for Financial Audits as well as provide information as required by the auditors
• Assist in preparation of information required for BBBEE Audits as well as provide information as required by the auditors
• Maintenance of the fixed assets register by recording monthly additions and any disposals
• Calculation of monthly depreciation on fixed assets
• Completing monthly schedule for accruals and prepayments
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly sales reconciliation between Pastel (accounting system) and ESQ (quotation system)
• Liaising with Associate company financial administrators for monthly accounting requirements
• Assist in reviewing Annual Financial Statements

Administration
• Assist in maintaining current Financial Department ISO business manual and assist during audits
• Obtaining invoices/slips for all company card transactions and merging them to the relevant bank statement and credit card form. Ensuring the credit card forms are signed by the correct person.
• Completion and submission of the monthly credit card summary to the manager and financial director
• Assist in the completion of all necessary insurance documentation for any company claims and ensure that all relating documentation is saved on the server and follow all claims to the point that they are closed.
• Assist with any administrative requirements relating to the POPPI Act.
• Other General Branch / divisional administration
• Assist the Group Financial Manager or Directors in any other financial or administrative functions as required from time-to-time
• Assist Finance department in monthly reporting requirements
• Assist Executive Directors with required functions as required

Qualifications & Skills
• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent
• 5 Years’ experience in Financial Accounting
• Competent on Pastel or any other accounting software equivalent to Pastel Evolution
• Microsoft Office proficiency