Bookkeeper

Looking for a new opportunity in a well-established company Our client is looking for a strong Bookkeeper to join their team. Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Cashbook & Treasury functions - Daily processing of bank transactions and allocating to sub-ledger accounts - Loading of payments on banking profiles (Local & Foreign) - Credit Card / Procurement Card / Petty Cash management, accounting, and reconciliation - Foreign Exchange Contract Management - Exchange control applications to the South African Reserve Bank Cash & Cash Equivalent reconciliations Cash & Cash Equivalent reporting - Cashflow reporting Accounts receivable management: - Processing of customer applications - Performing credit checks, reviewing of debtor applications - Producing and distribution of monthly debtor statements - Collection of debtor balances due and management of legal collection process if necessary - Matching of payments received to customer invoices - Following up on outstanding invoices - Administrative task related to accounts receivable (providing customers with supporting documentation, reconciliation with customer balance) Ad-hoc & Inter-Company/Group Invoicing - Maintaining inter-company/group invoicing schedule - Invoice generation for inter-company/group charges Fixed & Intangible Assets - Maintaining of the accounting and taxation fixed asset register - Processing of asset additions, disposals, and write-offs - Processing of depreciation and amortization - Fixed & Intangible Asset reconciliation - Fixed & Intangible Asset reporting - Fixed Asset verification Insurance - M aintaining insurance register - Annual insurance declaration management - Administrative tasks relating to item additions, item removals, vehicle tracking device management - Insurance claim processing and administration Fleet Expenses - Management of fuel cards New issues and cancellations Card limit and facility limit management Maintenance request management Cell phones - Management of company cell phones according to company policy - Cell phone contract management with service providers Ad-hoc related tasks - Cashflow forecasting - Reporting - Management of driver - Management of staff allowances - Performing an analysis of key payments on a monthly basis, including telephone, photocopying, electricity, and printing expenses - Assisting with auditing process - Assisting with month-end and year-end closure and reporting - Assisting Financial Manager and Financial Accountant as required General Following strict procedures and processes dictated by ISO processes and procedures - Ad-hoc duties as required from time to time - Always conducting yourself in a professional manner - Supporting team with a variety and continually changing workload, tasks and projects when necessary - Working to deadlines - Be accommodating to unpredictable demands of the job and interruptions - Accuracy and concentration required for calculations performed and processing, reviewing and recording of documents and transactions - Working of additional hours as the need arises - Maintain confidentiality of information QUALIFICATION: Matric Tertiary qualification 5 years experience in a similar role, preferably in a medium sized organization. Financial IT systems (Infor - Baan) Understanding the fundamentals of Financial Management Excellent communication skills Sound accounting knowledge Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent organizational and planning skills Prioritization of time Attention to detail High level of integrity Deadline driven Adaptability Technical aptitude Reliable transport

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 12/22/2024