Provide accounting and financial support to the Regional Finance function through the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, reconciliations, statutory schedules, payment documentation, audit schedules and other accounting records.

The Bookkeeper will perform the principal preparation, processing, reconciliation and first-level investigation functions within Regional Finance, ensuring that complete and accurate financial information is available to the Regional Accountant for review, authorisation and management decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monthly Financial Reporting and Month-End

• Prepare the Base Report and relevant branch schedules.
• Perform assigned month-end procedures and prepare month-end journals.
• Prepare supporting schedules for the monthly management accounts.
• Ensure assigned month-end activities are completed within prescribed reporting deadlines.

2. General Ledger and Reconciliations

• Prepare General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Investigate reconciling items and prepare the necessary corrections for review.
• Prepare accounting journals with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Maintain complete and properly supported reconciliation files.

3. Inventory and Stock

• Attend and assist with branch stock takes.
• Prepare stock take statistics and stock variance schedules.

4. Fixed and Rental Assets

• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Maintain the rental asset register.
• Reconcile asset registers to the General Ledger and relevant supporting records.
• Investigate asset discrepancies and prepare proposed adjustments for review.
• Doing monthly dispensing recon to balance rental assets

5. Branch Finance Support

• Assist in resolving accounting and reconciliation queries.
• Review and sign off Creditors and cashbook payments
• Assist with finance workshops and training for branch administration personnel.

6. Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare financial schedules and ad-hoc reports requested by the Regional Accountant
• Compile information required for regional financial analysis.
• Investigate financial transactions and variances as instructed.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• The bookkeeper is principally responsible for the preparation, processing, reconciliation, investigation and supporting documentation of regional financial information.
• The position prepares financial information for review by the Regional Accountant and does not carry final responsibility for management of the Regional Finance function or final authorisation except where specifically provided under the Company's delegated authority framework.

KEY PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

• Accurate and timely accounting records and reports.
• Complete and properly supported reconciliations.
• Timely preparation of month-end information.
• Accurate preparation of statutory schedules and returns.
• Proper maintenance of asset and inventory records.
• Prompt investigation and resolution of accounting discrepancies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Grade 12
Qualification: B.Com in Accounting or equivalent relevant accounting qualification
Experience: 3–5 years' accounting experience

Closing Date: 26 October 2026