My client, a well established concern withing the Agricultural industry is looking an Accountant to maintain the financial records and assume the overall responsibility for accurate recording of all day-to-day financial transactions for the entity.

Bookkeeper duties

• Monitoring day to day financial transactions
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier’s ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
• Manage debtors’ book, suppliers accounts and related administration (invoicing, payment allocation)
• Manage and maintain financial data and records
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to create and analyses financial information
• Create reports and financial statements

Other duties

• Manage monthly payroll system
• VAT 201
• EMP 201 & EMP 501
• Annual tax returns
• COIDA
• Perform general administrative and other financial duties as requested from time to time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration – Non negotiable
• Completed artciles
• SAIPA membership will be advantageous
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting debtors/creditors principles
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge