Bookkeeper

Position overview:
We seeking an experienced and hands-on Accountant to join a finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, renewable for a further 18 months (subject to business requirements and performance). The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end Accounts Payable management, reconciliations, banking support, intercompany accounting and general finance administration across two entities.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum 7 years' relevant accounting/finance experience ESSENTIAL.
• Proven end-to-end Accounts Payable experience ESSENTIAL.
• Strong practical Xero experience ESSENTIAL.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations, payment processing and banking portals.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume finance environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and resolve queries proactively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to provide relevant employment references upon request.

Advantageous Experience:

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• SAD500 customs documentation and/or customs accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting functions across multiple entities.
• Experience in a fast-paced, operational finance environment.

Core Competencies:

• Accounts Payable Management
• Xero Accounting Software
• Bank & General Ledger Reconciliations
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations
• Intercompany Accounting
• Payment Processing & Banking
• Query Resolution
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline Management
• Confidentiality & Professional Integrity

Responsibilities:

• Full end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) management.
• High-volume invoice capturing, processing and allocation.
• Monthly AP book management of approximately R8R10 million.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Preparation and loading of payments on the bank portal for Financial Manager release.
• Daily bank reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items.
• Daily DHL transaction capturing and payment reconciliation.
• Follow-up and resolution of supplier and internal finance queries.
• Intercompany billing, allocations and reconciliations.
• Finance administration and accounting support across two entities.
• Ad hoc accounting duties and direct support to the Financial Manager.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely month-end processing.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.