TEMP JNR BOOKKEEPER

SUMMARY:
Responsible for limited areas of accounting records and financial reporting. Accountable mainly for

POSITION INFO:
A reputable and well known financial organisation is seeking to hire a temporary Junior Bookkeeper who is: Accountable mainly for processing accounting records Procurement and suppliers -Responsible for processing and follow up of primary source documents (supplier invoices, credit notes and payments) -Has a basic understanding and awareness of the Group's policies, procedures and Levels of Authority regarding goods and services procured -Maintains key relationships with the finance department of suppliers and follows up outstanding issues -Responsible for filing all supporting documentation -Assists in other areas where required General accounting records and reconciliations: -Prepares cash books and bank reconciliations -Assists in the maintenance of the fixed assets registers including the tagging and location verification of assets -Prepares other reconciliation schedules for routine\/simple account balances -Responsible for ensuring that the primary source documents are correctly reflected in the accounting records -Assists where requested by the accountant with intercompany transaction schedules and confirmations -Assists in other areas where required Management information: -Assists in preparing management information and budget schedules where requested Sales function: -Assists the accountant in collecting outstanding customer balances -Assists in other areas where required Treasury and financial soundness: -Reports daily on cash and bank balances -Plans and co-ordinates the payment release process -Assists in preparing the weekly and long-term cash flow -Assists in other areas where required Taxation : -Prepares and submits Income Tax returns for simple (dormant\/non-trading) entities -Assists in other areas where required Audit and year-end: -Assists with preparation of information within line of duty to management and the auditors -Assists in other areas where required Special projects: -Assists in other areas where required Strategic and other areas: -Participates in meetings -Basic communication required -Decision-making is limited to timing, speed and quality of subject matter -Basic knowledge on subject matter is required -Carries out principles from policies and strategy -No ability to influence others -Assists in other areas where required Formal Education: -Minimum: Certificate in an accounting-related qualification Experience: -Bookkeeper - 2 years' experience in bookkeeping\/ accounting function Knowledge: -Accounting principles and practices -Proficiency in relevant computer skills in XERO, Excel, Outlook, Word Skills: -Attention to detail -Accuracy -Planning and organizing -Follow processes and procedures -Problem analysis, problem-solving -Good communication skills -Able to work under pressure -Methodical Focused -Teamwork -Active learner