Port Elizabeth: Bookkeeper posted by Headhunters

Our Client , a prominent market leader in the FMCG Distribution Industry is seeking to employ an experienced Bookkeeper to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in an FMCG environment secures!

Awesome career opportunity awaits!

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in an FMCG environment.
• Relevant certificate or degree in Finance, Accounting or Administration.
• Current practical experience using Pastel (or similar accounting software).
• Valid drivers license and reliable own transport.
• Strong familiarity with managing cashbook, creditors, debtors, and inventory.
• Experience in processing journals and general accounting transactions.
• Strong intermediate Excel skills; good computer literacy.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Process all accounts receivable and perform debtor reconciliations.
• Follow up on debtors payments (received and outstanding) and perform age-analysis.
• Maintain and process the cash book.
• Process creditor invoices; ensure supplier reconciliations weekly/monthly and manage payments.
• Enter/configure sales figures in accounting system (e.g. Pastel).
• Invoice and manage sales commissions.
• Process stock journals; manage petty cash.
• Handle rebates, RFCs (rebates or refunds), and insurance claim submissions/processing.
• Keep records of assets; calculate depreciation using asset management system.
• Manage bank interest entries and intercompany, salary, and provisions journals.
• Prepare financial statements: Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss reports.
• Process monthly salaries for specific regions; calculate and pay PAYE, UIF, Skills, etc.; submit required tax returns (e.g. EMP501).
• VAT submission and reconciliation.
• Assist with the annual audit: prepare and handover all relevant documentation (expenses, assets, director remuneration, amortization schedules, VAT reconciliations).

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.