Senior Bookkeeper

ottoBauthentic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to oversee financial records across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bookkeeping, team management, and a strong understanding of accounting systems. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and supporting the Cluster Manager with budget tracking. If you are detail-oriented and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Travel reimbursement as per SARS rates

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in retail/service station bookkeeping.
• Managing a team of Bookkeepers.
• Detail-oriented and confident dealing with multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a group of Cluster Bookkeepers.
• Maintain and reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly site financial records.
• Assist with payroll input collation and submit month-end packs.

Skills

Book-keeping

Reconciliations

Payroll

Management skills

Accounting

Education

Diploma / Degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage 300 People

ACCPAC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Do you have SAGE300 People and ACCPAC experience?

Do you have 5 years' experience of bookkeeping with multiple sites and managing a team within the retail industry? If yes, read on and apply.

The Role

To oversee and support a group of Cluster Bookkeepers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly site financial records (cash-ups, EFTs, float management)
• Process and verify supplier invoices, stock receipts, fuel purchases, and cost of sales entries
• Maintain relevant in-house systems
• Assist in monthly stocktakes and ensure financial accuracy of stock movement reports
• Reconcile debtor and creditor accounts for site-based suppliers or third parties
• Assist with payroll input collation (timesheets, overtime, absenteeism data)
• Submit month-end packs to Finance Business Partner, including commentary on anomalies
• Support Cluster Manager with budget input and spend tracking
• Ensure that all finance policies, controls, and documentation procedures are adhered to
• Provide training and support to site admin clerks and ensure financial record keeping is standardised
• Flag risks or variances (e.g. shrinkage, supplier discrepancies) and recommend corrective action
  
  

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years' experience in retail/service station bookkeeping
• Managing a team of Bookkeepers
• Strong with Microsoft Excel, accounting systems, and point-of-sale (POS) understanding
• Experienced with Sage 300 People (Payroll) ACCPAC accounting programe
• Excellent work ethics and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, structured, and confident dealing with multiple sites
• Must have own reliable vehicle as candidate will need to travel from site to site (reimbursement of travel as per SARS rates)
  
  

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, kindly consider your application as not successful.

Desired Skills

• Sage300
• Accpac
• Book-keeping
• Reconciliations
• Payroll
• Accounting
• Management skills
• Management Reporting