Bookkeeper (3-Month Temporary Assignment)

Duties & Responsibilities:1. Cash Book & Bank Processing * Process daily/weekly cash book transactions, including electronic funds transfers (EFTs), cash deposits, and bank fees. * Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts. * Reconcile petty cash and ensure all vouchers and slips are properly authorized and allocated. * Identify and investigate irregular, duplicate, or unallocated bank entries. 2. Accounts Receivable (Debtors) * Generate and distribute monthly customer invoices, statements, and rent or service rolls. * Capture and allocate incoming customer payments against correct accounts. * Monitor customer age analyses, track overdue accounts, and execute proactive collections/follow-ups. * Resolve client billing, payment, or account queries in a professional manner. 3. Accounts Payable (Creditors) * Receive, verify, and match supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes (GRNs). * Process supplier invoices and maintain the creditor age analysis. * Prepare payment requisitions and payment runs, ensuring no duplicate payments are processed. * Reconcile monthly supplier statements and resolve discrepancies or queries directly with vendors. 4. General Ledger & Month-End Support * Process monthly routine journal entries (e.g., accruals, prepayments, asset depreciation, and utility allocations). * Ensure trial balance integrity by verifying general ledger accounts balance with sub-ledger reports. * Assist with basic VAT calculations and reconciliations. * Prepare supporting schedules and files for period-end closures and annual audits. Express Employment Professionals Midrand Recruiter