SUMMARY:
Responsible for limited areas of accounting records and financial reporting. Accountable mainly for
POSITION INFO:
A reputable and well known financial organisation is seeking to hire a temporary Junior Bookkeeper who is:
Accountable mainly for processing accounting records
Procurement and suppliers
-Responsible for processing and follow up of primary source documents (supplier invoices, credit notes and payments)
-Has a basic understanding and awareness of the Group's policies, procedures and Levels of Authority regarding goods and services procured
-Maintains key relationships with the finance department of suppliers and follows up outstanding issues
-Responsible for filing all supporting documentation
-Assists in other areas where required
General accounting records and reconciliations:
-Prepares cash books and bank reconciliations
-Assists in the maintenance of the fixed assets registers including the tagging and location verification of assets
-Prepares other reconciliation schedules for routine/simple account balances
-Responsible for ensuring that the primary source documents are correctly reflected in the accounting records
-Assists where requested by the accountant with intercompany transaction schedules and confirmations
-Assists in other areas where required
Management information:
-Assists in preparing management information and budget schedules where requested
Sales function:
-Assists the accountant in collecting outstanding customer balances
-Assists in other areas where required
Treasury and financial soundness:
-Reports daily on cash and bank balances
-Plans and co-ordinates the payment release process
-Assists in preparing the weekly and long-term cash flow
-Assists in other areas where required
Taxation:
-Prepares and submits Income Tax returns for simple (dormant/non-trading) entities
-Assists in other areas where required
Audit and year-end:
-Assists with preparation of information within line of duty to management and the auditors
-Assists in other areas where required
Special projects:
-Assists in other areas where required
Strategic and other areas:
-Participates in meetings
-Basic communication required
-Decision-making is limited to timing, speed and quality of subject matter
-Basic knowledge on subject matter is required
-Carries out principles from policies and strategy
-No ability to influence others
-Assists in other areas where required
Formal Education:
-Minimum: Certificate in an accounting-related qualification
Experience:
-Bookkeeper – 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping/ accounting function
Knowledge:
-Accounting principles and practices
-Proficiency in relevant computer skills in XERO, Excel, Outlook, Word
Skills:
-Attention to detail
-Accuracy
-Planning and organizing
-Follow processes and procedures
-Problem analysis, problem-solving
-Good communication skills
-Able to work under pressure
-Methodical Focused
-Teamwork
-Active learner
