Bookkeeper

Midvaal Recruitment; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a highly experienced Bookkeeper for their finance team in Vereeniging, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in finance, with significant experience managing high-volume creditors. Responsibilities include overseeing financial systems, cash flow management, and ensuring compliance with SARS. The role requires strong leadership and a thorough understanding of finance processes in the Automotive industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance roles with 3–5 years in a senior/supervisory role.
• Experience managing a creditors book between R50–R80 million.
• Automotive industry experience highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Full-function finance and creditors management including processing and reconciliations.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and depreciation management.
• Ensure accurate SARS submissions including PAYE, VAT201, EMP201.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

SAP Proficiency

High-Volume Creditors Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Internal Controls

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

A leading logistics company is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Bookkeeper to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of financial expertise, high-volume creditors experience, and the ability to lead, improve and manage financial systems and processes within the Automotive industry.

Minimum Requirements :

• Educational Background :

National Senior Certificate

• Experience :

10+ years in finance roles with a minimum of 3–5 years in a senior / supervisory finance role

• Experience managing a creditors book between R50–R80 million
• Hands-on experience with high-value cashbook management
• Proven team leadership (supervised 7+ finance / admin staff)
• Automotive industry experience highly advantageous
• Computer Systems & Software :
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience

Key Duties & Responsibilities :

• Full-function finance and creditors management , including processing, reconciliations, dispute resolution, and supplier payments
• Oversee intercompany transactions , depreciation management , and fixed asset registers
• Perform monthly reconciliations , journal entries, and cashbook management
• Ensure accurate SARS submissions including PAYE, VAT201, EMP201, IRP and statutory compliance
• Handle full cash flow planning , forecasting , and budget preparation
• Supervise ordering, loading, and tracking of stock and inventory , with full control over stock and cost management
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and GAAP , audit preparation, and internal controls
• Maintain strong vendor relationships , negotiate terms, and ensure timely payment processing
• Lead and mentor a finance team (creditors / debtors / admin), ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Drive digital and systems transformation projects, enhancing reporting and workflow automation

Core Competencies :

• Full Finance Function & Systems Management
• High-Volume Creditors & Debtors Oversight
• Advanced MS Excel & SAP Proficiency
• Fixed Assets & Depreciation
• Intercompany Transactions & Reconciliations
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
• Journal Entries & High-Value Cashbook Management
• SARS Submissions (PAYE, VAT201, EMP201, IRP)
• Cash Flow & Cost Management
• Stock Control, Ordering & Inventory Tracking
• Internal Controls & Audit Compliance