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Bookkeeper

Employer
Staff Solutions
Location
Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 20, 2025
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Job Role
Book Keeper
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Reference: E.L002651-HG-1Our client, a prominent player in the retail sector, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team. This role is essential for maintaining the company's accounting, administrative processes, and ensuring financial accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Monthly & Year-End Reporting:

Prepare and finalize monthly financial statements, including journal entries.
Review and process expense reports, monitor and analyze credit card expenses.
Prepare Year-End Financial Statements and coordinate audits with supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including stock-taking.

2. Reconciliations:

Reconcile bank statements twice weekly and resolve queries promptly (within a week).
Check store cash-ups and ensure accurate account balances monthly.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation.
Conduct timely creditors reconciliations for monthly payments.

3. Payments:

Load payments, including fixed monthly payments and creditors, ensuring proper documentation and approval by a Director.

4. Asset & Contract Management:

Maintain a detailed fixed assets register.
Manage contracts and ensure service levels are consistently met.

5. Payroll Administration:

Process accurate monthly payroll, including timesheets, overtime, and leave records.
Maintain staff contracts, remuneration schedules, disciplinary records, and statutory compliance for manpower.

6. Equity & Compliance:

Conduct quarterly equity meetings and ensure annual return submissions.

7. General Administration:

Process petty cash transactions.
Provide admin and accounting support to store teams, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
Support cost-efficiency measures across branches.

8. Internal Controls & Processes:

Assist in implementing and maintaining financial controls and procedures, including stock management.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and provide procedural support to staff.

9. Ad Hoc Tasks:

Handle financial reports, special projects, and any administrative tasks as required by the business.

Requirements:

Education: Relevant Accounting Diploma is essential.
Experience:

Experience in the retail industry is highly advantageous.
Proficiency in SAP, Pastel, and Psiber is preferred.

Skills:

Competent, accurate, and detail-oriented problem-solver.
Energetic, proactive, and able to take ownership.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Other Requirements:

Availability to travel (reimbursement provided if using own transport).
Willingness to be on standby every second Saturday for store support.

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