Bookkeeper ( Kew, JHB)

Our client retail division is expanding and is looking for a Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic individual, a self-starter who could adapt to changing environment, and have a willingness to go above and beyond.

The role will have many different facets to it with intricate intercompany overflows, therefore a need for an experienced individual with a strong accounting/bookkeeping background.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Provide financial and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate collection and allocation of payments on Supplier Accounts.
• Prepare creditor reconciliations and follow-up on account discrepancies prepare reporting deadlines;
• Perform local bank account reconciliations; generate and distribute weekly age analysis; investigate and follow-up on unidentified balances; ensure the balancing of bank reconciliations
• Process adjustments; collect relevant data and prepare month-end statements; assist with month-end reports; ensure queries are resolved, and maintain filing system.
• Handling of credit applications, creditors accounts management.
• Maintain service provider registers and various compliance documentation.
• Preparation of monthly payment schedules for senior management sign-off.

Job Knowledge:

• Intensive reconciliation and allocation on large accounts Large book values
• MS Excel advanced

Experience & Qualification

• 3-5 years of Credit control experience.
• 3-5 Years of Financial reconciliation experience.
• Matric – Essential.
• Experience in dealing with 3rd Parties to resolve account disputes.
• Tertiary education is preferred, but not essential.
• Retail Experience (advantageous).