Cash Book Clerk

Cash Book Clerk required for a reputable company based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

Requirements : 

• Diploma in accounting/ bookkeeping preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a cash book clerk/ bookkeeping environment.
• Experience in using Sage 300 will be an advantage.
• High level of computer literacy in MS Office, specifically with Word and Excel skills at intermediate level.
• Knowledge of cash book controls, reconciliations, invoicing and payment methods.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with different stakeholders and difficult situations.
• High levels of energy and resilience with ability to work under pressure.
• High level of ethical behaviour and confidentiality.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with good customer service orientation.
• Self-motivated with high level of analytical ability and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy.
• Excellent planning and organising skills with ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities : 

• The primary focus of this position is responsibility for the cashbook function, including: Bank reconciliations, following up and clearing of reconciling items, daily cash management, foreign payments and other ad hoc payments
• Review daily bank statements 
• Maintain & reconcile all cashbooks to the bank statements daily
• Maintain & reconcile credit card accounts monthly
• Capture Ad Hoc receipts and debtors’ receipts
• Allocate bank statements expenses accurately
• Load and allocate weekly ad hoc payments
• Follow ups regarding payments
• Ensure daily cash balances are acceptable - report to FM
• Load transfers to savings where required
• Update HP Schedule monthly
• Update Cell phone Spreadsheet monthly
• Request for Eskom statements and obtain authorisation for payment
• Update Eskom spreadsheets
• Request for and reconcile municipal accounts, update spreadsheet and load for payment
• Carry out weekly bank reconciliations on all bank accounts
• Tri-weekly compile cash flow reports for directors and FM
• Weekly compile cash flow reports for directors and FM
• Keep filing up to date
• Handle auditor requests for documentation and requests for explanations
• Prepare cash flow forecasts for FM
• Reconcile petty cash
• Assist with month end
• Any other tasks that may be required

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Kerry O’Hagan at Kerry@profilepersonnel.co.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on ou...