Bookkeeper

RS Recruitment Services is assisting a preferred employer in the RETAIL industry to recruit a BOOKKEEPER to be based at their DISTRIBUTION CENTRE in the northern region of Durban. Basic salary up to R20 000 + provident fund, medical aid benefits and 13 th cheque. OUR CLIENT HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE THE 1960S, IS A LEADER IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY, OPERATES A NUMBER OF DISTRIBUTION CENTRES AND SUPPLIES GOODS AND SERVICES TO OVER 1 000 OUTLETS ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA. Applicants should be/have the following: Matric Three or more years bookkeeping experience in a retail environment. Degree or Diploma in Accounting or studying towards one. SAICA articles will be advantageous. SAP experience. Thorough working knowledge of Excel. Responsibilities: Weekly collation of store reporting. Review of Creditor payments. Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations. VAT reconciliations and VAT returns prepared timeously. Management and completion of store control accounts. Review Creditors & Debtors ageing and ensure maintained at current levels with support of clerks. Team management & supervision. Assist in the preparation and analysis of the monthly management accounts. Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, feasibility, and cost control analysis. Assist with audit year end requirements. Responsible for adherence to statutory requirements. Ensuring compliance with internal controls, best operating practices and the implementation and maintenance of adequate control systems. Ad hoc tasks and duties Remuneration: Basic salary up to R20 000 + provident fund, medical aid benefits and 13 th cheque. To apply, please: