Overview
Bookkeeper Jobs in East London, South Africa at Empact Group
The main purpose of the job
The incumbent will be responsible for executing financial administrative tasks including financial reporting relating to Food Units as well as managing Regional Data Capturers.
Education and experience required
Matric
Financial Degree or Diploma
5 years’ experience in Bookkeeping
MS Office – (Excel advanced, Vlookup, etc.)
AS400 & SAP
Knowledge Skills and Competencies required
Excellent communication skills
Good phone etiquette
Attention to detail
Staff management skills
Time management
Deadline driven
Teamwork
Training of Data Capturers
Leadership skills
Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment
Key areas of responsibilities:
Completion of full month-end process for more than 25 units, including analysis of financial results, preparation of invoices, preparation of monthly journals, presentation of financial results to management accountant and regional manager, reconciliations, and multiple checks and balances.
Analyze monthly trading and explain variances identified to Regional Managers and Management Accountant.
Monthly results sign-off process with Regional Managers and Management Accountant.
Preparation of invoices and following up on payments.
Allocate receipts on a timely basis, following up with clients regarding payment, remittance advises for unallocated receipts, processing of all cash received into bank account daily, and allocate payments on receipt of remittance advices timeously.
Monitoring weekly and monthly closures of units in various accounting systems.
Providing the business unit and/or regional teams with all the reporting required to help them manage their areas, including monthly summaries of actual performance (Income statements with breakdowns).
Weekly GP and stock level monitoring.
Provide ongoing/adhoc reporting and analytical support.
Preparation of General Ledger reconciliations.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures on a monthly basis.
Check monthly/daily workflow from units.
Take ultimate responsibility for customer-related actions/issues/problems until resolved.
Assist in preparation of annual budgets.
Assist in preparation of forecasts.
Providing assistance to unit managers and in-unit staff with all financial queries.
Visiting sites and performing audits.
Take lead for ensuring finance interfaces are in place for unit mobilizations and demobilizations.
Assistance with year-end audit.
Other finance-related tasks.
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Title: Bookkeeper
Company: Empact Group
Location: East London, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections), Accounting (Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections)
