Senior Bookeeper

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its finance team. The role covers full bookkeeping, ensuring accurate records, processing transactions and maintaining reconciliations.

You will support management reporting, intercompany activity, fixed asset ledgers, and cash flow forecasting, with a focus on accuracy, controls, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years' bookkeeping experience, qualifications in bookkeeping or accounting, and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience with cashbook, supplier and debtor ledgers.
• Ability to prepare management reports and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain cashbook transactions.
• Manage supplier accounts and prepare creditor reconciliations.
• Process journals and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Prepare and issue intercompany invoices and related payments.
• Manage debtor collections and maintain debtor accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers.
• Process weekly payments and review payment requests.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and budget preparation.
• Support the finance team in maintaining financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Excel

Xero

Accounting principles

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Certificate/ Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Tools

Xero

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a well-established and reputable organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their finance team based in Pretoria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full bookkeeping function, ensuring accurate financial records, processing transactions, maintaining reconciliations, and providing support in the preparation of management reports and financial information.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain cashbook transactions.
• Manage supplier accounts and prepare creditor reconciliations.
• Process journals and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Prepare and issue intercompany invoices and related payments.
• Manage debtor collections and maintain debtor accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers.
• Process weekly payments and review payment requests.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and budget preparation.
• Support the finance team in maintaining financial controls and procedures.

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Grade 12 with Accounting.
• Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience working with Xero would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent reconciliation and financial administration skills.

Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Accuracy and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to follow processes and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Methodical and proactive approach to work.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a stable and respected organisation.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Opportunity to further develop your financial and reporting expertise.
• Permanent role offering long-term career growth.