Bookkeeper

Tower Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A distribution firm in Durban is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage financial data accuracy, perform reconciliations, and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Accounting or Finance and 2–4 years of relevant experience, ideally within a distribution or logistics context. Strong data analysis skills and advanced Excel proficiency are highly advantageous. You will work closely with the operations team to contribute to financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in distribution or logistics.
• Familiarity with data analysis techniques.
• Certification in data analysis is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations of bank, supplier, and customer accounts.
• Maintain clean and accurate general ledgers and journals.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries and variance analyses.
• Work with operations to reconcile stock and cost data.
• Identify financial trends and inefficiencies through data analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Role Purpose

Role Purpose : The Bookkeeper ensures accurate financial data record-keeping, reconciliations, and reporting across the Distribution Center’s operations. The role is highly data-driven, focusing on accuracy, compliance, and analytical insight to support financial decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciliations : Perform weekly and monthly bank, supplier, and customer account reconciliations.
• Data Integrity : Maintain clean and accurate general ledgers and journals.
• Reporting : Prepare monthly financial summaries, variance analyses, and cost tracking reports for management review.
• Inventory Accounting : Work with operations to reconcile stock and cost data between systems.
• Data Insights : Use data analysis to identify financial trends, inefficiencies, and cost‑saving opportunities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of reconciliations and reports
• Audit readiness and compliance scores
• Reduction in data discrepancies or errors
• Financial insight contributions (e.g., monthly variance explanations, cost control suggestions)

Qualifications

• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (distribution or logistics background preferred)
• Advanced Excel / data analysis certification advantageous