Bookkeeping Manager

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper in Germiston, responsible for full-function accounting processes. The ideal candidate will report to the Financial Director, manage sales reporting, debtors and creditors, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, VAT submissions, and payroll. Candidates should have 5–8 years of bookkeeping experience and strong SAP and Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary between R55,000 and R62,000 CTC, inclusive of medical aid and pension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a Senior Bookkeeping role.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of payroll systems, VAT, EMP201, and year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full-function accounting processes including sales reporting.
• Allocate and post receipts for debtors, manage supplier invoices.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and handle bank reconciliations.

Skills

SAP

Excel

analytical skills

communication skills

organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Germiston

Salary: R55,000 – R62,000 CTC (inclusive of Medical Aid and Pension)

Systems: SAP & Excel

Reporting To: Financial Director

Job Purpose

The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for full‑function accounting processes, including sales reporting, debtors and creditors management, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliations, VAT submissions, and payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of SAP, exceptional Excel skills, and extensive experience in end‑to‑end bookkeeping within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities : Sales Reporting & Analysis

• Compile Sales Invoice Schedule from Sales Department.
• Export monthly invoices from SAP and analyze in Excel.
• Prepare salesperson breakdowns, file reconciled reports.
• Prepare sales lists for FI reconciliation and draft pipeline reports.
• Upload order intake and preliminary figures to group portal.

Debtors

• Allocate and post receipts from bank statements into SAP.
• Handle foreign currency transactions (e.g., Euro customers).
• Maintain prepaid schedules and debtor ageing reports.
• Prepare monthly statements and initiate follow‑ups.
• Reconcile debtor receipts with bank and escalate discrepancies.

Creditors

• Post non‑stock supplier invoices into SAP.
• Reconcile supplier accounts to statements.
• Process EFT payments, including international transfers.

Fixed Assets

• Record additions / disposals on SAP’s Fixed Asset Module.
• Maintain Excel‑based fixed asset register.
• Run monthly depreciation, file reports and supporting documentation.

Banking

• Download and reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Post all receipts, payments, and debit orders into SAP.
• Validate balances against General Ledger and file accordingly.

Petty Cash

• Manage disbursements and monthly reconciliations.
• Journal expenses into G / L and verify balances.

Monthly Journals & Reconciliations

• Post monthly accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Journalise items such as audit fees, bonuses, prepaid travel, and commissions.

VAT

• Extract reports from SAP and reconcile with invoices / expenses.
• Submit VAT201 via SARS e‑Filing and ensure timely EFT payments.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits.

Payroll (Full Function)

• Add / remove employees and capture monthly payroll figures.
• Generate reports, print payslips, and perform backups.
• Reconcile payroll accounts to the G / L.
• Submit EMP201 for PAYE / UIF / SDL and pension contributions.

Year‑End / Audit Preparation

• Update leave provisions, reconcile salary accounts.
• Finalise asset register and reconcile to SAP reports.
• Post year‑end journals (e.g., for obsolete stock, warranties).
• Provide all necessary documentation to auditors on request.

Annual Responsibilities

• Trial Balance upload to Group Portal (Year‑End).
• Skills Development reconciliation (April).
• WCC Assessment (May).
• Employment Equity reporting (October).
• SARS‑compliant travel expenses breakdown (Year‑End).

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a Senior Bookkeeping role.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of payroll systems, VAT, EMP201, and year‑end processes.
• Analytical, highly organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skil