Remuneration: Monthly Cost to Company (Negotiable and based on experience, qualifications and skill set)

A vacancy has become available for a well-rounded Bookkeeper at this company specializing in rib and block manufacturing for precast decking solutions. The organization is recognized for providing dependable, high-quality concrete decking solutions across all projects.

Focus of Role:

Responsible for the accurate, complete and timely processing of all financial transactions, ensuring proper supporting documentation, and maintaining records to support financial reporting and compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in bookkeeping/accounting/financial administration
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Bookkeeping role
• Working experience with Pastel/Sage/Xero software application will be a pre-requisite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English & Afrikaans
• Detail consciousness with a drive to implement and complete tasks at hand
• Previous exposure to construction, engineering or architecture industries will be advantageous
• Previous experience in stock take & stock control/inventory management (pre-requisite)
• Computer literacy in Microsoft office essentials (Intermediate – Advanced excel skills)
• Own Vehicle and Valid Driver’s License (pre-requisite)

Key Performance Areas:

• Transaction Processing: Capture all supplier and customer transactions in Pastel/Sage/Xero | Process journals as instructed by financial controller | Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Creditors/Debtors & Invoicing: Capture supplier invoices| reconcile supplier statements | prepare payment schedules | Generate invoices strictly from approved quotations | Ensure supporting documentation (quotation + delivery note) | Maintain debtor ageing and follow up on outstanding amounts | Liaise with sales and dispatch regarding payments received
• Credit Control & Vetting: Obtain completed credit applications | Gather support documentation | Perform credit checks | Maintain customer credit file | Prepare monthly credit control reports | Attend monthly industry credit meetings
• Bank & Cash: Process back transactions | Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Payroll Inputs (Outsourced Payroll): Capture & verify labour timesheets | Ensure support documentation for leave and absenteeism | Calculate commission schedules | Submit wages and commission payroll inputs to external provider | Capture payroll journals
• Motor Vehicle Management: Management of new AARTO penalty system | Renewal of motor vehicle licensing | Management of traffic fines
• VAT: Ensure correct VAT treatment on all transactions | Prepare VAT reconciliations and VAT 201 workings | Submit to Financial Controller for review | Maintain supporting VAT documentation
• Inventory: Capture stock movements | Assist with stock counts | Reconcile stock records
• Month – End: Complete reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors, inventory) | Ensure all transactions completed
• Record Keeping: Maintain full audit trail | Ensure all transactions have supporting documentation