Bookkeeper at Grindrod Bank

Grindrod Bank Limited is looking to secure the permanent services of a Bookkeeper at its Durban Office. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Equity Statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation. Please take care in completing all required details on the profile, and then apply for the position

This role is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in South Africa

Should you not hear from us within four working weeks from the closing date of the advert, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful

JOURNELS

• Approve finance related journals by reviewing the attached tickets and ensuring that the entries are correct
• Proactively follow up on queries related to journals

RECONCILIATIONS

• On a daily basis, perform the bank reconciliations between the underlying bank statements and general ledger accounts
• Proactively follow up on reconciling items
• Provide the daily reconciliation to the Finance Manager for review

DEBIT ORDERS

• On a daily basis, import the debit order file (PACS) to FNB online
• Provide to Financial Accountant for authorization
• Print the FNB confirmation of successfully processed debit orders and file on the drive

OTHER

• Daily close of sub system at 16:15 and import of journals into general ledger system
• Reconcile sub system to general ledger daily
• Month end close of sub system on the last day of the month
• Daily capture of corporate information as per regulatory requirement
• Ad-hoc finance related duties as requested by Finance Manager
• Understanding of bookkeeping/accounting terms
• Must be detail oriented
• Good knowledge of excel

Minimum two- three year’s experience