Junior Bookkeeper

6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT Junior Bookkeeper with a focus on Debtors, Local and Foreign Creditors and Cashbook DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Local and Foreign Creditors: Review, analysis and reconciliation of invoices, supporting source documents and customs documentation Processing of invoices (local and foreign at correct exchange rates), allocations and adjustment journals (VAT, discounts, inter-company and foreign exchange gains/losses) Allocation of costs to general ledger accounts Monthly reconciliation to general ledger control account and supplier statements Review and analysis of creditors age analysis Month end procedures Loading payments on the online banking platform Completion of credit applications and vendor forms Booking forward exchange contracts Preparation and submission of International Payment Requests to the bank Resolving and tending to queries Debtors: Processing and allocation of payments as per remittance advices and debtors adjustment journals (VAT, discounts, inter-company, interest) Monthly reconciliation to general ledger control account Preparation and review of debtors statements Month end procedures Expediting overdue accounts Resolving client queries and assisting internal staff with account queries Updating of client information and credit terms on accounting system Issuing and vetting of credit application forms Cashbook - - - - - - - Exporting CSV bank statements for allocation of transactions to general ledger accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable Processing and allocations of all bank transactions Processing of petty cash receipts Processing of inter-company receipts and payments Monthly reconciliation of all cashbook balances to general ledger and bank statements Preparation and loading of payment requisitions for expense claims and ad-hoc expenses Notifying internal sales staff of COD receipts for invoicing/production Administration: Filing and secretarial tasks required by the accounts department Tasks requested by Financial Manager Cash collection for COD customers Receiving and issuing of petty cash Collection of fuel, maintenance and logbooks from staff to compare and attach to Nedfleet reports Compilation of Nedfleet reports per vehicle, detailing expenditure, average spend, general ledger account allocations and reconciling to the invoice EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Matric Bookkeeping certificate or equivalent qualification 3 5 years of experience in a similar role Proficiency in relevant accounting software Driver license and own transport SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Strong Microsoft Excel understanding and experience Excellent numeracy skills Good attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills Highly organized

Location: Ekurhuleni, ZA

Posted Date: 4/2/2025