Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels. Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements. This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity. We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence. Let us be part of your solution.
Introduction
City Logistics is currently recruiting for an experienced Junior Bookkeeper to join their team.
To assist with books of account up to trial balance and treasury functions for City Logistics, including balance sheet/income statement reconciliations, maintenance of fixed asset register, checking creditor payments, and maintenance of general ledger accounts.
Responsibilities
Record Financial Transactions:
- Accurately record day-to-day financial transactions, purchases, and payments.
- Ensure all transactions are correctly entered into the accounting system.
- Accounts Payable/Receivable:
- Oversee processing of supplier invoices and prepare payment schedules.
- Oversee generation of customer invoices and manage accounts receivable.
- Oversee reconciliation of customer and supplier statements.
- Approval of creditor payments on online banking platform.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations for all company accounts.
- Investigate discrepancies and ensure bank accounts are fully reconciled.
General Ledger Maintenance:
- Maintain and update the general ledger with accurate and current data.
- Ensure that all entries are correctly coded and classified.
Asset Management:
- General maintenance of fixed asset register.
- Processing of asset additions.
- Processing of asset disposals.
- Processing of monthly depreciation.
- Reconciliation of fixed asset register to accounting system.
Preparation of Trial Balance:
- Compile the trial balance at month-end or as required.
- Assist with adjusting journal entries when needed.
Petty Cash Management:
- Maintain petty cash records, ensuring transactions are properly accounted for and balanced regularly.
Expense Tracking:
- Monitor and record business expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Prepare reports for management on expense trends.
Tax Compliance:
- Assist in the preparation of VAT, PAYE, or other tax returns.
- Maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Assist the finance team in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Provide information and support during audits or financial reviews.
Other Duties:
- Support the finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an accounting function or similar role.
- Excellent elocution in English and presentation capabilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Personal Attributes:
- Respect and Care: Always show respect, care for and treat everyone fairly, put people first.
- Integrity and Loyalty: Display loyalty, display integrity, do the right thing always!
- Can Do: Must have a can-do attitude, believe in yourself, and live out our values always.
- Continuous Improvement: Must be dedicated to continuous improvement, be innovative and constantly learning to keep ahead.
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