Western Cape: Bookkeeper – FMCG/Retail posted by Time Personnel
Posted on 2025-08-07 00:00:00
| Employer | Time Personnel |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Finance/Accounting |
| Location | Western Cape / Western Cape |
Job Summary
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA) is advantageous but not required
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar accounting or financial role
- Proven track record of working with accounting systems and software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and document management skills
- Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with spreadsheets for financial analysis and reconciliations
- Able to meet strict deadlines for reconciliations, payroll, and reporting
- Experience with payroll software such as ESS Payroll or Sage Payroll advantageous
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data entry and record keeping
- Solid understanding of cost allocation methods and expense tracking
- Understanding of tax compliance requirements (e.g., VAT submissions, PAYE)
- Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach to financial discrepancies
DUTIES
Ledger Accuracy & Maintenance (General and Subsidiary)
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger and posting to relevant ledgers.
- Review ledger accounts identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
Expense Management & Cost Allocation
- Process all business expenses & ensure accurately reflected in subsidiary ledgers.
- Correctly allocate expenses to the relevant cost centres (e.g., marketing, rent, utilities)
Invoice & Procurement Verification
- Verify all incoming invoices against corresponding GRVs and Purchase Orders.
- Ensure supplier accounts are credited & expense accounts are debited correctly.
Bank & Transaction Reconciliations
- Reconcile speed point transactions for all stores with their respective bank accounts,
- Identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Reconcile daily store cash-ups with bank deposits and the main bank account
- Verifying cash receipts are debited & credited to relevant accounts in GL, investigating and correcting any variances.
- Complete bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts monthly as per deadline.
Payroll & Financial Administration Support
- Assist with payroll administration, including preparing accurate payroll data on time.
- Ensure timely submission of PAYE and the accurate generation of salary slips.
- Maintain retrievable record-keeping system for audit trails debit/credit entries Financial Reporting Support & Compliance
- Provide comprehensive ledger information, detailed reconciliations, and supporting documentation for all accounts as requested by the Financial Manager.
- Respond promptly to queries from Executive team regarding financial data, specific ledger balances, or reconciliation items to facilitate informed financial decision-making.
- Apply strict compliance with all relevant tax deadlines and financial regulations
- Support internal & external audits by providing accurate and complete financial records
Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience
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