Bookkeeper

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a renowned logistics firm in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of bookkeeping experience and qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping. Responsibilities include recording financial transactions, preparing VAT submissions, and assisting with payroll. This is a full-time position with working hours from 8am till 3pm.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 to 5 years bookkeeping experience.
• Qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping is essential.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be proficient in Pastel.

Responsibilities

• Recording of all financial transactions up to trial balance for 5 entities.
• Preparation of Vat submissions.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Invoicing of tenants and monitoring rental income.
• Assisting with payroll preparation.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Proficient in Pastel

Computer literate

Education

Qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping

Job description

Recruiter: Performit Personnel

Job Ref: 3026414424

Date posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper for a Renowned Logistics Firm in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements

• Must have at least 3 to 5 years bookkeeping experience.
• Qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping is essential.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be proficient in Pastel.

Responsibilities

• Recording of all financial transactions up to trial balance for 5 entities.
• Intercompany transactions.
• Preparation of Vat submissions.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Monitoring fuel consumption and reconciling fuel account.
• Dealing with emails and correspondence.
• Preparation of information to assist the accountants with Year End Financials.
• Preparation and reconciliation of monthly creditors.
• Preparation of bi-weekly sundry payments.
• Preparation and monitoring of municipal accounts and dealing with municipal queries.
• Assisting Accountants with various statutory requirements for the different entities.
• Invoicing of tenants and monitoring rental income.
• Corresponding with Managing agents with matters pertaining to properties.
• Preparation and monitoring of monthly levy payments.
• Assisting with payroll preparation.
• Ordering of office supplies and monitoring usage.
• Liaising with service providers.
• Assisting with HR.
• Preparation and assisting with BEEE audits.
• Assisting with Dept of labour audits.
• Communication with service providers for building maintenance.
• Handling insurance matters with brokers.

Working hours

8am till 3pm.