Finance Officer / Bookkeeper

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Finance Officer / Bookkeeper to manage all aspects of its financial function. This role involves maintaining compliance with accounting standards, preparing management accounts, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and is proficient in both Pastel Accounting and Excel, ideally thriving in a high-volume environment. The offered salary ranges from R25 000 to R30 000 per month depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar finance or bookkeeping role.
• Proven ability to handle full finance function including reconciliations.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and year-end audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full finance function including journals and reporting.
• Prepare month-end reports and financial statements for management.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting for debtors and creditors

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently

Education

Matric with Accounting

Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or Bookkeeping

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Job description

Finance Officer / Bookkeeper required in Johannesburg.

A well-established business is looking for an experienced Finance Officer / Bookkeeper to manage the full financial function within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of all accounting processes, from daily transactions through to monthly and annual financial reporting.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a hands-on position and enjoys working closely with a collaborative team while maintaining compliance with statutory and audit requirements

Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 per month CTC (experience dependent).

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric with Accounting and/or relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or Bookkeeping
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar finance or bookkeeping role
• Proven ability to handle full finance function (debtors, creditors, cashbook, general ledger, and reconciliations)
• Proficient in Pastel Accounting and Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Experience preparing management accounts, cashflow reports, and VAT submissions
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational ability
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and year-end audit preparation
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the full finance function, including journals, reconciliations, ledgers, and reporting
• Prepare month-end reports, cashflow projections, and financial statements for management review
• Handle VAT submissions and ensure compliance with all legislative and statutory requirements
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and provide required documentation
• Check and capture creditor payments for approval and release
• Prepare and present cashflow reports and variance analysis at management meetings
• Manage import and foreign currency payments
• Maintain accurate records and reconciliations of accounts, ensuring data integrity
• Assist with general administrative and office finance functions as needed
• Support management with ad hoc financial projects and reporting requirements