Bookkeeper
We are seeking a detail\-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper to support our finance team with day\-to\-day accounting operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and smooth management of accounts payable and receivable.
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Key Performance Outputs<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Accounts Payable & Creditors<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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- Generate purchase orders accurately and on time<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Process supplier and inter\-company invoices in line with regulatory requirements<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Ensure accurate allocation of payments, credits, and journal entries<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Monitor and follow up on outstanding purchase orders and invoices<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date creditor records<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Creditors Reconciliation<\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Manage and reconcile supplier and inter\-company accounts<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Prepare weekly and monthly creditor age analysis reports<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Investigate and resolve discrepancies and unmatched items<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Support cash flow forecasting through accurate reporting
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Accounts Receivable & Debtors<\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Generate and issue customer invoices and on\-charge recoveries<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Allocate incoming payments accurately against invoices<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Process discounts, rebates, and claims with proper documentation<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Maintain accurate customer records and billing information<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Ensure timely follow\-up on outstanding payments<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Debt Collection & Account Maintenance<\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Monitor overdue accounts and take appropriate collection action<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Resolve customer queries and account discrepancies professionally<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Assist with KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Reporting & Support<\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Prepare weekly age analysis and debtor collection forecasts<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Issue regular customer statements and monitor payment trends<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Participate in weekly finance and debtor meetings<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Support the finance team with ad hoc reporting and reconciliations<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/span>Requirements<\/h3>
Minimum Requirements<\/b><\/span><\/span>
<\/div>- Diploma or Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (essential)
<\/span><\/li>- Minimum 3 years\u2019 experience in a bookkeeping or junior accounting role
<\/span><\/li>- Studying toward CA or CPA qualification (advantageous)<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Skills & Competencies<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/div>Technical Skills<\/b>
<\/div>- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
<\/span><\/li>- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar preferred)
<\/span><\/li>- Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial processes
<\/span><\/li>- Exposure to multi\-site or agribusiness environments (advantageous)<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Behavioural Competencies<\/b>
<\/div>- High attention to detail and strong analytical ability
<\/span><\/li>- Excellent organisational and time management skills
<\/span><\/li>- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
<\/span><\/li>- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
<\/span><\/li>- Professional, discreet, and relationship\-focused approach
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Why Join Us?<\/b><\/span><\/span>
<\/div>- Opportunity to grow within a dynamic finance team
<\/span><\/li>- Exposure to diverse financial operations in a multi\-entity environment
<\/span><\/li>- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/span> - Exposure to diverse financial operations in a multi\-entity environment
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar preferred)
- Minimum 3 years\u2019 experience in a bookkeeping or junior accounting role
- Issue regular customer statements and monitor payment trends<\/span>
- Resolve customer queries and account discrepancies professionally<\/span>
- Allocate incoming payments accurately against invoices<\/span>
- Prepare weekly and monthly creditor age analysis reports<\/span>
- Process supplier and inter\-company invoices in line with regulatory requirements<\/span>