Junior Bookkeeper - OEM Level - North Eastern Johannesburg

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: Market Related dependent on skillset, knowledge and experience
 
Purpose Of The Job:
 
Our client a leading automotive OEM requires a Junior Bookkeeper who will assist and support the Cost Accountant, Financial Manager, Finance and Administration in the daily financial administration.
 
NOTE: While not essential, it would be advantageous if the applicant has experience with foreign exchange rates, as this knowledge may be beneficial in the role.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:
Creditors

• Invoice processing and Reconciliations
• Capture approved invoices for sundry suppliers on the accounting system
• in conjunction with the Creditors Clerk on a timely basis; and
• Reconcile accounts on a monthly basis for the supplier invoices mentioned above
• Process foreign trade invoices for Cost Accountant
• Processing Warehouse and Logistics invoices (for product) on and checking these invoices on a timely basis
• Allocate payments against invoices on accounting system

• Process of Invoices in General Ledger on a timely basis
• Ensure proper description, tagging and identification of items
• Verify assets quarterly per department (forward downloads to various departments); and
• Complete annual physical count for audit purposes shortly before year end

• Prepare quarterly dealer scorecard rebate (Auto/OBM/MC) CSV file, to be reviewed by Bookkeeper for upload onto accounting system

• Upload of monthly scorecard onto DCS after review by Financial Manager

• Assist with costing of OBM- and MC Units when required

• Raise general and month-end journals if required by Financial Manager
• Expense accruals, prepayments and provisions
• Prepare month- end Recon file to trial balance with all supporting schedules and required analysis
• Prepare any additional reports / analysis as the Divisional Manager may require
• Adhoc requirements from the Financial Manager
• General office administration and duties + Archiving Files

• Liaise with the auditors and preparation of audit files
• Correct incorrect G/L entries
• Prepare year end journals and reconciliations
• Prepare and maintain all statutory documentation
• Compile year end packs

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in Bookkeeping
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles
• Experience in financial accounting packages
• Accurate, meticulous, detailed, precise and methodical
• Sound business acumen – good general business skills
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to work in cross-functional teams
• High level of computer literacy essential
• Sound understanding of information systems (IT) as a business enabler

• Analytical thinking
• Practical orientation
• Solid ethics and values
• Frustration tolerance
• Flexibility
• Initiative

• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Potential candidates may be required to undergo psychometric testing
• Own transport