Job Description

My client in the distribution industry based in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to manage their financial operations. This role involves overseeing accounts receivable and payable, handling banking and cashbook entries, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal individual will have strong organizational skills, excellent numeracy abilities, and the capacity to work accurately under pressure.Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing Accounts Receivable balances
• Follow up unpaid invoices
• Run weekly system-generated debtors age analysis reports
• Manage Customer credit applications
• Process Down Payment Invoices on request from Customer Service Specialists
• Responsible for Creditors
• Process purchase orders for Local Suppliers
• Process debits/ returns in respect of adjustments or errors
• Processes staff expense claims
• Prepares weekly/monthly payment schedules
• Processes supplier invoices from Goods Received Notes (GRPOs)
• Prepare formal creditors reconciliations for review
• Prepare supplier remittance advices and emails to supplier for payments made.
• Capture Landed costs for all incoming shipments
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of credit card general ledger accounts to statements and petty cash reconciliation
• Capture journals in respect of credit card & petty cash
• Capture of Incoming Shipments details on SARS Summary sheets
• Record Import VAT and Customs Documentation References for Customs VAT
• Prepare monthly VAT calculation for review by the Financial Manager
• Prepare detailed and accurate analysis of general ledger accounts monthly

Requirements:

• Matric (grade 12)
• Formal post-matric qualification (degree or diploma) in accounting/business

administration from recognised tertiary educational institution, with accounting as a major subject * Minimum 5 years relevant commercial experienceProven experience with MS Office and MS Excel
Proficiency in SAP B1 ERP system * Proven ability to compile and present spreadsheet data, maximising use of formulae and functions to facilitate ease of following

• Excellent numeracy skills
• Valid Drivers' liscence

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CA Financial Appointments