Bookkeeper

Profession Hub; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Centurion is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to provide vital financial and administrative support. Successful candidates will manage supplier invoices, assist with month-end reporting, and ensure compliance with finance policies. A bookkeeping qualification and solid experience in a manufacturing setting are required. Join a dynamic team where accuracy and attention to detail are paramount.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years solid bookkeeping experience in a manufacturing environment beneficial.
• Knowledge of VAT, general ledger, and basic IFRS principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative support to the Financial Manager.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end reporting cycles.
• Assist with compliance requirements and document management.

Skills

High level of accuracy

Understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Strong ethics and confidentiality

Education

Bookkeeping qualification or relevant diploma

Tools

Pastel Partner

Job description

Our client is searching for a Bookkeeper to join their team in Samrand.

The Bookkeeper will provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the Financial Manager, ensuring accurate and timely financial records across the company's entities. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting month‑end reporting cycles, and assisting with operational finance functions in a fast‑paced manufacturing and distribution environment.

Financial Processing & Daily Accounting

• Capture and reconcile all supplier invoices, credit notes and debit notes across entities
• Maintain accurate general ledger postings across all companies
• Perform daily bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts
• Maintain creditor reconciliations and ensure payments run accurately and timeously
• Process customer receipts and maintain debtor reconciliations where needed
• Manage petty cash and staff reimbursements
• Monitor cashbook movements and flag irregularities

Month‑End & Reporting Support

• Support month‑end close procedures, including journal entries & balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare supporting schedules for management accounts and audit files
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules

Credit Control & Internal Controls Assistance

• Assist the Financial Manager with credit applications and vetting documentation
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure adherence to payment terms and credit limits
• Prepare age analysis reports and follow up on outstanding accounts when required
• Support implementation and compliance of internal finance policies and SOPs

Operational & Admin Support

• Ensure documentation accuracy for inter‑company transfers and cross‑billing
• Filing, document management, and record keeping (digital & physical)
• Assist with compliance requirements (VAT, UIF, EMP201 supporting schedules etc.)
• Assist with communication between finance, operations, and external stakeholders

Skills & Competencies

• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals and control processes
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑company environment
• Strong ethics, confidentiality, and accountability

Minimum Requirements

• Bookkeeping qualification or relevant diploma / Higher Certificate (advantage)
• Minimum 3–5 years solid bookkeeping experience (manufacturing environment beneficial)
• Experience on Pastel Partner (advantage)
• Knowledge of VAT, general ledger, and basic IFRS principles