Job Description

Hyde Park, Johannesburg

R25 000 - R30 000 dependent on experience

Duration: Permanent

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a high level of numeracy, a proven track record in a debtors and accounting environment with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience. Additionally, the candidate needs to have prior experience in working with accounting packages.

This is a single person accounts department so the ability to work alone is essential.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage Pastel is essential, and we are looking for an individual with excellent accounting, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Requirements

Experience in working with accounting packages, and in particular Sage Pastel.

Proven track record in a Debtors and Accounting environment with a minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience.

Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office

Good communication and telephonic skills

Duties And Responsibilities (full financial function in single person department).

Accounts Receivable (Students Accounts)

Process and issue student invoices, credit notes and account statements. Daily processing of bank deposits and allocations to customer accounts Handle monthly Netcash debit order processing and allocations. Process payments received via card machines and cash. Generate weekly and monthly customer age analysis reports. Monitor customer sub-ledger accounts for anomalies. Manage debt collection for overdue accounts through Accountability platform. Respond to queries and walk-ins regarding student accounts and fees. Receive and submit payment arrangement plans for approval. Add new students to the accounting system and Netcash for debit orders. Update invoicing schedules for new invoices, new students, write-offs, and credit notes. Assist students with bursary and sponsorship application requirements. Liaise with administrators to ensure accurate student invoicing.
Accounts Payable and other

Process supplier invoices and company expenses. Allocate bank transactions to correct expense accounts Process petty cash control transactions. Reconcile supplier sub-ledger accounts. Analyse and reconcile general ledger accounts. Post month-end adjusting journal entries. Maintain the fixed asset register. Prepare year-end audit files and assist auditors with queries relating to the audits. Liaise with external auditors for monthly management accounts queries
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R25000,00 - R30000,00 per month

Experience:

Bookkeeper: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person