Bookkeeper/Accounting Admin

Description:

Core Responsibilities:

General Bookkeeping:

Maintain accurate financial records through meticulous cashbook capturing.
Debtors Invoicing / statements / credit control
Customer invoice capturing / reconcile statements.
Manage stock accounting to ensure precise tracking and valuation of inventory.
Oversee general ledger entries and reconciliations.

Payroll Management:

Execute in-house payroll processing for a small employee base.
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and timely remittance of statutory deductions.

Financial Reporting:

Prepare and consolidate financial statements in accordance with regulatory standards.
Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Liaise with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Forecasting and Analysis:

Conduct cash flow forecasting to optimize liquidity management.
Perform inventory forecasting to support operational efficiency and strategic planning.

Compliance and Governance:

Adhere to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to uphold corporate governance standards.
Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure adherence to statutory requirements.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills:

2 - 5 years’ experience in accounting roles, within distribution and import/export sectors.
Must have prior experience in import and export administration.
Inventory costing / margin analysis / pricing in ZAR and USD.
Strong proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Methodical and accurate.