Bookkeeping Manager

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

Job summary

A leading accounting services firm in Germiston is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage comprehensive accounting processes, including sales and debtors management. The ideal candidate should possess extensive SAP and Excel skills, along with substantial experience in bookkeeping within a manufacturing setting. Strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills are essential. The salary range is R55,000 – R62,000 CTC, inclusive of benefits.

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 and VAT.
• Analytical, highly organized, able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full-function accounting processes.
• Manage debtors and creditors effectively.
• Prepare monthly statements and perform reconciliations.
• Process payroll and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare annual financial documentation for audits.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Payroll Systems

VAT Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication 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 :

1. Sales Reporting & Analysis
2. Compile Sales Invoice Schedule from Sales Department.
3. Export monthly invoices from SAP and analyse in Excel.
4. Prepare salesperson breakdowns, file reconciled reports.
5. Prepare sales lists for FI reconciliation and draft pipeline reports.
6. Upload order intake and preliminary figures to group portal.
7. Debtors
8. Allocate and post receipts from bank statements into SAP.
9. Handle foreign currency transactions (e.g., Euro customers).
10. Maintain prepaid schedules and debtor ageing reports.
11. Prepare monthly statements and initiate follow-ups.
12. Reconcile debtor receipts with bank and escalate discrepancies.
13. Creditors
14. Post non-stock supplier invoices into SAP.
15. Reconcile supplier accounts to statements.
16. Process EFT payments, including international transfers.
17. Fixed Assets
18. Record additions / disposals on SAP’s Fixed Asset Module.
19. Maintain Excel-based fixed asset register.
20. Run monthly depreciation, file reports and supporting documentation.
21. Banking
22. Download and reconcile monthly bank statements.
23. Post all receipts, payments, and debit orders into SAP.
24. Validate balances against General Ledger and file accordingly.
25. Petty Cash
26. Manage disbursements and monthly reconciliations.
27. Journal expenses into G / L and verify balances.
28. Monthly Journals & Reconciliations
29. Post monthly accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
30. Journalise items such as audit fees, bonuses, prepaid travel, and commissions.
31. Extract reports from SAP and reconcile with invoices / expenses.
32. Submit VAT201 via SARS e-Filing and ensure timely EFT payments.
33. Maintain proper documentation for audits.
34. Payroll (Full Function)
35. Add / remove employees and capture monthly payroll figures.
36. Generate reports, print payslips, and perform backups.
37. Reconcile payroll accounts to the G / L.
38. Submit EMP201 for PAYE / UIF / SDL and pension contributions.
39. Year-End / Audit Preparation
40. Update leave provisions, reconcile salary accounts.
41. Finalise asset register and reconcile to SAP reports.
42. Post year-end journals (e.g., for obsolete stock, warranties).
43. Provide all necessary documentation to auditors on request.
44. Annual Responsibilities
45. Trial Balance upload to Group Portal (Year-End).
46. Skills Development reconciliation (April).
47. WCC Assessment (May).
48. Employment Equity reporting (October).
49. SARS-compliant travel expenses breakdown (Year-End).

Minimum Requirements :

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