Bookkeeper

Profession Hub; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Bookkeeper in Samrand, South Africa, to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support. The role requires attention to detail and 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in manufacturing, with knowledge of VAT and IFRS principles. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to internal controls and operational finance functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years solid bookkeeping experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of VAT, general ledger, and basic IFRS principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative support to the Financial Manager.
• Capture, reconcile, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support month-end procedures and prepare management accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Bookkeeping fundamentals

Multitasking

Ethics

Education

Bookkeeping qualification or relevant diploma / Higher Certificate

Tools

Pastel Partner

Job description

Overview

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, EMP 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.