QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 (Matric Certificate).
• Tertiary Qualification (desirable) or studying towards a Bookkeeping / Finance Degree would be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 – 3 year’s work experience in a similar role.
• Accounting System experience would be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Sage 200 Evolution.
• Working knowledge of MS Office with a thorough understanding of MS. Excel at a Basic/Intermediate Level.
• Meat Matrix experience would be an advantage.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to operate computerised accounting, spreadsheets, and word-processing programs at a proficient level.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, organised, able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and account payable principles.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.

Monthly/Weekly Reconciliation

• Reconciling Vendor Accounts.
• Ensuring Vendor accounts are paid up to date.
• Follow up on reconciling items.
• Ensuring all Vendor Account Statements are received.
• Preparation and allocating of payments.
• Updating accrual report.
• Sending out all remittances.

Fixed monthly recording

• Ensuring all fixed monthly tax invoices are received and captured within the deadline.
• Calculate accruals and update report for all fixed monthly expenses.
• Ensuring payments for all fixed monthly invoices are made by the due date.

Invoice Handling

• Ensuring all Tax Invoices are valid as per SARS Regulations (5 Point Check).
• Capturing of Invoices through Meat Matrix and Sage 200 Evolution.
• Electronic filing of all documentation.

Vendor Maintenance

• Maintaining Vendor details.
• Loading of new/existing beneficiaries.

Other

• Taking phone calls and answering billing questions
• Answering email correspondence in a timeous manner