Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Top Vitae

Job Ref:

114771462

Date posted:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The role will be for coordinating the day-to-day financial processes of the company’s

2 branches. This will involve reporting to the Senior Bookkeeper, Directors and Management.

Key Performance Areas:

Company Processing:

Processing of all accounts receivables and reconciliation of debtor accounts
Following up on debtors’ payments received / outstanding (age analysis)
Processing of cash book
Creditors Invoice Processing
Weekly and Monthly Supplier Reconciliations and Payments
Configuration of sales figures into Pastel
Sales Commissions Invoicing
Processing of Stock Journals
Petty Cash management
Rebates / RFC’s
Submitting/processing any insurance claims required
Maintaining record of all assets and depreciation using an Asset Management electronic system.
Bank accounts interest
Journals – all intercompany, salary & provisions
Financials – Balance sheet, Profit & Loss reports
Monthly salaries (Border & Karoo)
Calculation and payment of PAYE, Skills, UIF, quarterly submission of EMP501 to SARS
VAT submission
Preparations of all company information, handing over for annual audit copies of all relevant expenses, assets, director remunerations, amortization schedules, VAT recons to balance to spreadsheets

Experience and Qualifications

3-5 years relevant experience essential in a similar role in FMCG environment
A relevant certificate and/or degree in Finance, Accounting and Administration essential
Current working knowledge and experience of Pastel (we are currently on Partner V19.4.6 (client server)
Valid driver’s license and reliable own transport
Strong cashbook, creditors, debtors and inventory essential
Experience in processing journals and accounting processes
Strong intermediate excel skills essential Computer Literacy
MS Office (Excel / Word / Power Point)
Accounting Principles essential

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 2 weeks

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