A Bookkeeper

A well established company is looking for an accountant.   *ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *include the following. Other duties may be assigned.       *Suppliers Function:*   * Process, sending and follow up of Purchase orders.   * Process all invoices for payment accurately and completely on the accounting system.   * Ensure all invoices are properly authorised in accordance with the levels of authority and allocated to correct supplier and general ledger accounts.   * Reconciliation of supplier statements to payments and supplier ledger accounts.   * Attending to queries and claims on the supplier reconciliations and responsible for resolving all queries and claims in a timeous manner.   * Liaising with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices, POD’s and supplier related queries.   * Must ensure that any settlements, discounts or rebates are calculated accurately and deducted where applicable.   * Frequent follow up on credit requests, outstanding invoices and statements and credit applications.   * Match and capturing of all payments against correct invoices in relevant Supplier accounts.   * Ensure that all documents are in order and filed correctly.   * Load authorised amounts for payment on the electronic banking system.   * Creating Provisions and accruals on the accounting records.               *Cashbook function:*   * Match and capturing of all payments against correct invoices in relevant banking accounts in Pastel.   * Download all receipts from various banking accounts into Pastel and capture to correct accounts.   * Match all receipts to correct customer accounts.   * Reconciling all bank accounts in pastel and provide bank reconciliation in a timeous manner.     *Stock:*   * Place orders for stock.   * Stock Capturing and Consolidations         *Debtors Function:*   * Capture invoices   * Maintaining Customer Accounts and Sundry debtor’s accounts and match all receipts.               *SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES*   No Supervisory Responsibilities         *QUALIFICATIONS*   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   *EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE*   A tertiary qualification (BCOMM or similar Degree) Experience of creditors processing (minimum 3 years) Experience of debtors and cashbook prosessing (minimum 3 years) Basic accounting knowledge (recognising valid tax invoices and credit notes, journals, payment terms, calculations skills, etc.) Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Pastel Partner Experience   *LA