Bookkeeper - Retail

About the job: Bookkeeper - Retail

Our Client in the retail industry requires a Bookkeeper to join their team based in DURBAN.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Accurately recording all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, in the appropriate accounting software or ledger.
2. Keeping the general ledger up to date, which involves categorizing expenses, income, and other financial activities.
3. Regularly reconciling bank statements, credit card accounts, and other accounts to ensure that the recorded transactions match the actual transactions.
4. Creating and sending invoices to clients or customers, as well as tracking outstanding payments and managing accounts receivable.
5. Monitoring and recording business expenses, ensuring they are categorized correctly, and ensuring that all expenses are legitimate and necessary.
6. Generating financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to provide insights into the financial health of the business.
7. Providing necessary financial data to accountants for tax preparation, including documentation of deductible expenses and other relevant information.
8. Working closely with accountants, management, and other stakeholders to ensure that the financial data is accurate and reflective of the business's financial position.

Note: Retail Experience would be advantageous.