Bookkeeper - George at Pepkor Speciality

Qualifications    

• Previous experience in a Finance team environment preferred but not essential
• Exposure within a Retail environment advantageous
• Good Excel/ data handling abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Experience working with one or more fixed assets modules in an ERP system preferred.
• Working knowledge of Fixed Assets accounting and principles.
• Aptitude for problem solving
• Strong data processing accuracy and speed
• Good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and grow as the role will expand to incorporate new responsibilities
• Effective follow up and administration of finance procedures and documents
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (Speak, read and write)
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail
• High energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances
• Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player

Key Responsibilities    

• Support the Finance Team in achieving month end deadlines
• Monthly processing of Fixed Assets
  • Accurate coding of Fixed Asset additions (amount, cost centres and responsibility codes)
  • Processing transfers and disposals of Fixed Assets
  • Liaison with other departments and stores as required
  • Passing adjusting journals in the General Ledger as required
• Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts and follow up
• Monthly store analysis of key expenditure, for example, repairs & maintenance accounts
• Generating reports as required for monthly financial reporting
• Loading of local and foreign supplier payments
• Assistance to the Accountant and Finance Manager as required
• Assistance with Finance Team administration as required from time to time
• Establish and maintain good communications with HODs, Finance team, Suppliers & Pepkor
• Support to internal and external auditors as required