Bookkeeper - SPAR Group

A position has become available for a Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team.

Job description

To perform all accounting and reporting-related activities for all KZN retail group stores.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Weekly collation of Store reporting.
• Review of Creditor Payments.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• VAT reconciliations and VAT returns are prepared timeously.
• Management and completion of store control accounts.
• Review Creditors & Debtors ageing and ensure maintained at current levels with the 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 both at DC & Store.
• Ad hoc tasks and duties.

Minimum requirements

• Matric.
• Degree or Diploma in Accounting.
• SAICA articles will be advantageous.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position.
• Retail industry experience is preferred.
• Proficient in all related computer applications including SAP, MS Office, etc.
• A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, and integrity.
• Must have a high-stress tolerance and the ability to prioritise and execute tasks efficiently in a highly pressurized environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively at all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• An innovative thinker and ability to solve complex problems.
• Must be collaborative, influential, and rational.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to recognise patterns and engage in high-level decision-making.
• Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Quality-orientated and self-driven to achieve results.
• Ability to recognise patterns and engage in high-level decision-making.