Junior Bookkeeper (Temporary) at PPS

Job Advert Summary    

As a Junior Bookkeeper, you will work within the Group Finance Department. The role involves working closely with the Creditors Clerks; Accountants and the Finance Management Team in reconciling and accounting the company’s finances.

Reporting to the Team Manager: Finance, the incumbent is responsible for Reconciling of cashbook, Handling of Foreign and Rand petty cash, Monthly on charges preparation, General Ledger reconciliations, Daily cash flow, Monthly invoice preparation and journals.  

Minimum Requirements    

Qualification:    

• Matric
• NQF Level 5 

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of the insurance industry an advantage..
• Knowledge of bookkeeping an advantage.
• Knowledge of Great Plains will be advantageous.

Strategic Orientation:

• Responsible for the reconciliation between the bank account and the general ledger.
• Rental reallocations.
• Intercompany invoices

Communication:

• Build a working relationship with fellow colleagues.
• Anticipates and responds appropriately to the needs, and feedback of various stakeholders internally and externally.

Commercial Acumen:

• Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Able to meet strict deadlines.
• Accuracy and figure orientation are key attributable for this job.

Computer Literacy:

• Is adept in the use of the latest MS Office package, particularly Excel, Word and Power-point.
• Knowledge of Great Plains an advantage.

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:

• Confident.
• Self-starter.
• Persuasive and influential.
• Good networking skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Manages expectations.
• Self-aware.
• Professional.
• Responsible & accountable.
• Attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities    

BOOKKEEPING:

• Administering Cash Levels daily.
• Administration of Cash books.
• Processing of various month end journals.
• Assistance with Salaries payments and related payments.
• Administering statutory payments.
• Various General Ledger reconciliations.
• Various other month end reconciliations.
• Treasury function.
• General Finance functions.
• Administering of foreign petty cash.
• Monthly rental journals and invoice collation.
• Monthly on charges to subsidiaries.