Job Description

Eastern Cape, Port ElizabethMonthly Cost To Company (Market related)Our client, a wholesaler and a brand market leader in their specific business sector, is seeking to employ an experienced Bookkeeper to their team.Candidates applying for this position must be bilingual; viz. English and Afrikaans.This position is based in Port Elizabeth.8 to 10 years of experience in general accounting and financial administration secures.An exciting career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:

• The Candidate requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or any other related field.
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in general accounting and performing of the general financial administration functions of a company/business.

Additional requirements:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting practices.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of general business practices.
• Expertise in accounting software (Sage Evolution and Pastel) and proficiency in all Microsoft applications (especially Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Ability to analyse huge volumes of data (meticulous attention to entry of data, comfortable dealing with huge volumes of data, etc.).
• Ability to work in a team and create strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ease, be self-motivated and proactive, have a voracious thirst for knowledge, have critical attention to detail, be able to prioritize and meet deadlines while working on multiple duties/tasks and have critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills that will ensure effective conveyance of information and execution of duties in a cross-functional setting.
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English (writing and speaking).

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Maintain records of financial transactions by posting and verifying data.
• Define bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Develop systems to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts (using Sage Evolution).
• Manage and control all aspects of Payroll (Pastel) as well as submit EMP201 returns, IRP5 reconciliation and all other payroll related documents to SARS.
• Manage and control all aspects of debtors (using Sage Evolution) - accurate allocation of deposits and following up on outstanding debtors.
• Manage and control all aspects of creditors (using Sage Evolution) - creditors recons, accurate allocation of payments made, following-up on outstanding credits etc.
• Load creditor payments, salaries, and wages onto banking platform (currently FNB Business Online).
• Recon of inter branch/company loan accounts (and other inter branch/company accounts e.g., debtors and creditors).
• Manage and control all aspects towards VAT (preparing and submitting VAT returns). Recon VAT returns to VAT control accounts etc. Recon VAT reports to the Sales/Turnover account.
• Calculate and submit Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) on an annual basis.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing information.
• Develop and implement financial controls as and where needed.
• Maintain a balanced general ledger and preparing a trial balance.
• Develop and maintain system generated reports.
• Compile and maintain fixed asset registers.
• Prepare information and data for auditors.
• Prepare budget and monitor variances against budget.
• Advise management on compliance needs.
• The candidate will need to be working together with various team members within the company.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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