Bookkeeper

We’re looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support the financial and operational heartbeat of a business in the FMCG industry. Your experience to administrating and processing up to Trial Balance working on Xero is required to be successful in this position. This opportunity offers micro-flexible, full time, working hours during the probation period and hybrid working of two days from home thereafter.

• Recording and maintaining business, financial and accounting records
  
  
• Recording of all financial data and data analysis
  
  
• Responsible for purchases, expenses, revenue and invoicing
  
  
  
  

Financial

• Cash Book: Ensuring all bank accounts are processed and reconciled
  
  
• Invoicing & Debtors: Prepare invoices for approval Statements and invoices are sent to clients. Arrears are managed
  
  
• Creditors and payments: Capture supplier invoices. Reconcile supplier accounts. Assistance in payment runs.
  
  
• Preparation of Trial balance: Prepare trial balance and journal entries. Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts. Assist in preparation for annual financial statements and supporting schedule
  
  
• VAT and Excise: Bi-monthly VAT and monthly Excise reconciliation, submissions and payments. Assist in VAT verifications and audits
  
  
  
  

Operations

• Asset Management: Set up and maintain Fixed Asset Register
  
  
• Stock: Assist with stock take procedures, results and reconciliation
  
  
• Support payroll processing and employee reimbursements.
  
  
  
  

Procurement

• Suppliers: invoices comply with SARS requirements and supplier terms are adhered to. Complete new Supplier Account Application forms. Purchases of groceries, cleaning material, stationery etc.
  

Data and analytics

• Data collection and capturing: Ensure up to date production data. Assist with accuracy of data reporting. Gather costing data for analysis. Automate data collection processes and transfer to a centralised system for reporting
  
  
• Reporting: Transform data into graphs. Assisting in the preparation of monthly management reports.
  

Requirements

• Grade 12
  
• Financial Qualification (BComm Degree preferable) or at least 5 years' solid experience working as a bookkeeper.
  
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel AND Google Suite, including Google Sheets & Looker Studio (preferably)
  
• Experienced working on Xero, Account management, Data Analysis, Debtors and Creditors, Stock Control, Reporting and Analysis, Reconciliation and Financial disciplines.
  
• Remain client-focused by taking responsibility for ensuring a positive client experience.
  
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, focused, and committed to tasks, taking ownership to achieve set goals.
  
• Proactively take initiative and assume accountability for delivering quality outcomes within agreed timelines.
  
• Collaborate effectively within teams, contributing to shared success and fostering a positive team spirit.
  
• Build constructive, authentic, and mutually beneficial relationships that provide support and trust.
  
• Consistently deliver accurate, high-quality outputs that meet required standards.
  
• Foster a positive and respectful communication environment during all interactions.
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  
• Adhere to established meeting protocols and guidelines.
  
• Embrace and pursue ambitious goals to improve performance continuously.
  
• SA Citizen
  
• Bilingual in Afrikaans & English
  
• Own transport (preference)

Benefits