Bookkeeper and Office Administrator - Karkloof

SUMMARY:
Bookkeeper and Office Administrator - Karkloof
Our respected client in the farming industry seeks a detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Office Administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and an interest in agriculture.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:
 
Bookkeeping

• Manage bookkeeping on Pastel accounting
• Prepare debtors, creditors, bank statements, cashbook, and asset register up to trial balance
• Verify creditor invoices against delivery notes and order numbers; prepare documents for manager coding
• Update cashbook weekly
• Submit monthly VAT returns and necessary audit documents to SARS
• Handle banking tasks, including loading creditor payments and verifying bank details
• Access bank statements regularly

• Reconcile and prepare creditor accounts, addressing queries
• Manage debtor accounts, follow up on payments, and issue invoices/statements
• Reconcile bank statements with the general ledger monthly
• Calculate and align monthly depreciation with the fixed asset register
• Update VAF schedules and process monthly interest and capital amounts
• Prepare and distribute management accounts
• Provide an asset register to auditors that aligns with the general ledger
• Collate year-end stock, livestock numbers, and tax certificates

• Manage filing, archiving, and organisation of records and documentation
• Oversee vehicle licences and maintain labour records
• Handle statutory submissions and insurance claims
• Maintain a daybook for daily activities and actions
• Process credit applications for new creditor facilities
• Assist directors with queries and requests

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and adaptability to new systems and tools
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel experience is non-negotiable)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Degree or diploma in accounting is preferential
• Problem solving ability with proactive issue resolution
• Multitasking and flexibility in managing tasks and adapting to changing priorities