Bookkeeper

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper to support our finance team with day-to-day accounting operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and smooth management of accounts payable and receivable.

Key Performance Outputs

Accounts Payable & Creditors

• Generate purchase orders accurately and on time
  
• Process supplier and inter-company invoices in line with regulatory requirements
  
• Ensure accurate allocation of payments, credits, and journal entries
  
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding purchase orders and invoices
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date creditor records
  

Creditors Reconciliation

• Manage and reconcile supplier and inter-company accounts
  
• Prepare weekly and monthly creditor age analysis reports
  
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and unmatched items
  
• Support cash flow forecasting through accurate reporting
  

Accounts Receivable & Debtors

• Generate and issue customer invoices and on-charge recoveries
  
• Allocate incoming payments accurately against invoices
  
• Process discounts, rebates, and claims with proper documentation
  
• Maintain accurate customer records and billing information
  
• Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding payments
  

Debt Collection & Account Maintenance

• Monitor overdue accounts and take appropriate collection action
  
• Resolve customer queries and account discrepancies professionally
  
• Assist with KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements
  

Reporting & Support

• Prepare weekly age analysis and debtor collection forecasts
  
• Issue regular customer statements and monitor payment trends
  
• Participate in weekly finance and debtor meetings
  
• Support the finance team with ad hoc reporting and reconciliations

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (essential)
  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or junior accounting role
  
• Studying toward CA or CPA qualification (advantageous)
  

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
  
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar preferred)
  
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial processes
  
• Exposure to multi-site or agribusiness environments (advantageous)
  

Behavioural Competencies

• High attention to detail and strong analytical ability
  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
  
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  
• Professional, discreet, and relationship-focused approach
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic finance team
  
• Exposure to diverse financial operations in a multi-entity environment
  
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture