Bookkeeper

Persona Staff Careers – Bookkeeper

Are you meticulous, detail-oriented, and passionate about working with numbers? Do you envision yourself contributing to the success of a well-established business in the food and distribution industry? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you! We are searching for a dedicated Junior Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in maintaining our company’s financial well-being.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
• Diploma in Bookkeeping or Finance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel with excellent analytical skills.
• Good time management skills and a proactive learner who takes initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a daily basis.
• Process debtor and creditor bank transactions daily.
• Ensure timely receipt of all credit card transaction documents.
• Monitor general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Import retail store bank statements.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Ensure timely receipt and proper filing of monthly nominal invoices for payment.
• Assist in adhering to month-end procedure checklists and the year planner.
• Assist in preparing monthly VAT201 returns.
• Reconcile intercompany invoices and credit notes daily.
• Ensure timely delivery and receipt of orders by retail stores and process GRVs onto the system.
• Communicate with individual store managers regarding queries.
• Process retail stores’ tills through the bank and ensure till balances.
• Reconcile cashbook of retail stores’ bank accounts and cash vaults.
• Verify the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions and postings to the correct general ledger accounts.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.