Junior Bookkeeper

The Junior Bookkeeper is entrusted with maintaining the company’s financial records and ensuring compliance through accurate accounts management. This role involves handling accounts payable and receivable, daily financial entries, reconciliations, and assisting with various accounting tasks, including monthly reporting and general ledger entries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full administration functions and offer support to all branches.
• Coordinate and supervise daily activities of staff members.
• Manage and update customer and financial databases efficiently.
• Provide logistical support to administrative staff as needed.
• Establish branch budgets and manage office expenses.
• Maintain effective filing systems for organized record-keeping.
• Control and manage petty cash, ensuring accurate returns to the head office.
• Oversee banking activities and cashier change management.
• Coordinate routine purchases for office supplies, refreshments, and cleaning materials.
• Offer secretarial services and logistical support to the branch.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive documentation and information.
• Assist in managing the Franchise’s administrative requirements and procedures.
• Handle bookkeeping functions for the franchise.
• Manage and control administrative procedures, store functions, and housekeeping.
• Oversee financial matters and accounts issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of management reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Responsible for stock management and control according to company policies.
• Address customer queries and concerns effectively and professionally.

Requirements:

• Matric qualification with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in debtors and creditors functions.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Pastel, AccPac, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the company’s financial integrity and operational efficiency through meticulous bookkeeping and administrative support.