Bookkeeper

About the role

ACDC Dynamics, a manufacturer, importer and distributor of electrical, electronics, pumps and tools products, is looking for a highly proficient Bookkeeper to oversee the financial data of its branches. The role covers daily accounting work such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries and recording payments and adjustments. It is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out the full accounting function up to trial balance, including cashbooks, journals, intercompany transactions, accruals, fixed asset register and reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, and prepare monthly audit schedules for the balance sheet and selected expense accounts, explaining any deviations.
• Prepare year-end accounts and coordinate with external auditors; assist with company audits and year-end and audit requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, ad hoc and year-end reports and assist in preparing budgets.
• Maintain the general ledger, record financial transactions and general journal entries, and keep accurate records of special journals and payments.
• Control sundry expenses, prepare sundry creditors for payment, allocate payments and reconcile them, and reconcile petty cash accurately.
• Update the fixed asset register monthly, complete monthly depreciation journals, and balance and reconcile control accounts (debtors, creditors, stock, bank).
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules and the monthly audit file, and maintain the debit order and SLA file.
• Implement and maintain filing systems so documents are easy to retrieve.

Required profile

• Matric plus a tertiary finance diploma or certificate.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Skilled level.
• Good understanding of statutory legislation and timely capture of statutory returns.