Junior Bookkeeper

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping Functions, including:

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions by setting up accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Manage subsidiary accounts through the verification, allocation, and posting of transactions.
• Reconcile entries to ensure subsidiary accounts are balanced and accurate.
• Maintain the general ledger by transferring summaries from subsidiary accounts.
• Assist in defining various product and operational costs.
• Maintain historical financial records through proper filing of both hard copy and electronic documents.
• Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end reporting processes.

Fixed Asset Functions, including:

• Assist with maintaining the Fixed Asset Register.
• Support the timely capitalisation of fixed assets.

Creditors and Debtors Functions, including:

• Process supplier and customer invoices accurately.
• Reconcile creditors’ accounts against supplier statements.
• Prepare creditor payments and ensure timely processing.
• Obtain the necessary authorisation for payments exceeding the plant’s authorised limit.

Intercompany Transaction Management, including:

• Process intercompany invoices.
• Reconcile intercompany balances accurately.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, or Bookkeeping.
• Minimum of 1–3 years’ experience as a Junior Bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of creditors, debtors, and general bookkeeping principles.
• Working knowledge of SAP and EMA systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well-organised, proactive, and flexible approach to work.
• Effective time management skills.
• Reliable and dependable.