Bookkeeper
Finance/Accounting - Auditing Sandton FULL TIME Job Summary Purpose of the role The bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring that financial data is collated and processed in a confidential and timely manner. This role performs full-function bookkeeping, maintains accurate financial records, reconciles accounts, and provides timely support for month-end and reporting processes. The bookkeeper ensures accurate processing and matching of bank statement transactions and acts as a premium brand ambassador for the Raizcorp Group of companies. The role carries a fiduciary duty toward the company and its subsidiaries, with the expectation that all actions are in the best interest of the organisation. Key responsibilities The bookkeeper’s responsibilities include: * Reviewing and verifying supplier invoices and payment requests for proper documentation and approval before submitting to the financial manager. * Reconciling and matching supplier invoices to statements. * Producing monthly supplier reconciliations for outstanding payments by the 7th for review by the financial manager. * Preparing invoices for fortnightly payment runs in accordance with payment terms. * Capturing all supplier invoices into the system accurately and timeously. * Raising customer invoices and reconciling grants. * Ensuring correct divisional processing for accurate divisional reporting. * Producing monthly variance reports for departmental heads and branch managers, reviewed by the accountant before distribution. * Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations. * Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies with suppliers. * Maintaining an up-to-date supplier database. * Raising purchase orders and managing the procurement process. * Managing monthly consumables ordering, reporting, and tracking. * Processing credit card cashbooks monthly. * Processing debit orders using the Netcash system. * Processing all Prosperators’ petty cash cashbooks by the fourth working day of the following month. * Preparing bank reconciliations. * Producing required monthly reports, including supplier age analysis with commentary. * Supporting month-end reporting by preparing required reports. * Providing supporting documentation for audits. * Managing asset maintenance, including register updates and insurance additions or claims. * Completing any other projects or tasks assigned by the finance manager or finance director. Job specification Qualifications and experience…
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