Introduction
Phakisa Holdings is currently seeking a Bookkeeper for Maternity cover in the Pietermaritsburg area.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Required to take over the entire accounting function for Thistlewood, up until balance sheet.
• Posting of bank statements daily (receipts and payments)
• Reconciliation of bank statements, minimum of once a month, preferably 2 times a month
• Posting of creditor invoices as received, and not when paid
• All creditors' invoices to be posted, stock related and non-stock (monthly expenses)
• Build up database of suppliers with their terms and what they supply
• Monthly creditor payment reconciliations to be signed off by the CFO or Plant Manager, to be done before payments are made
• Request outstanding invoices as per statement not received, and to be entered in the relevant period
• Build up database of customers with their terms on payment
• Sending out debtor statements at month end after monthly receipts have been captured
• Following up on outstanding debtor payments, accounts to be put on hold if no money or commitments have been received
• Upkeep of a daily cashflow sheet
• Feedback during last week of month with debtors, as to when they will be paying
• Month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Postings of journals
• Liaise with production on needs for raw material
• Monthly wages and salaries analysis
• EMP report before the 7th of each month
• Leave provision
• Monthly age analysis of debtors and creditors (to be discussed with CFO)

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification with Mathematics
• A diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in numerical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Pastel, QuickBooks, SAP or Sage .
• Good understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• National Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF Level 3) or
• FET Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF Level 4) or
• National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF Level 5)

Package & Remuneration
Job Type: Maternity Relief

Pay: R15 000,00 per month