Senior Bookkeeper - - Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS

Matric, relevant finance qualification
English and Afrikaans speaking and own transport essential
Minimum four to six years experience in a similar finance position
Experience with Pastel or similar and advanced excel skills, tables and formulas
Ability to work under pressure and as a team player in a deadline driven team.
Excellent finance acumen and mathematics ability
Competent in Excel, understanding tables and basic mathematical formulae.
Good communication skills for supplier liaison and the debtors function.

DUTIES

Managing accounting function requirements for deadlines.
Bank reconciliations.
Debtors and Creditors reconciliations.
Collection of payment and liaison with clients to follow up on statements sent.
Submission of required documentation year-end financials and to submit and liaise with Auditors.
Manage and deal with clients and suppliers on any discrepancies on accounts.
Organising and liaison with suppliers for products purchased.
Ensure all shipping costs are accurately costed and added to payment requirements for imports.
Perform journal entries for stock adjustments.
Local and foreign creditor payments and ensure correct costing is calculated on imports for clients
Manage and ensure orders are placed and followed up on with air and sea freight.
Sort out any queries and follow up on progress of orders.
Allocation of shipping costs using excel and formulas.
Managing bank payments and SARS clearance documents.