Senior Bookkeeper

CVQuest; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CVQuest is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper to manage intercompany transactions across multiple entities in Centurion. You will handle debtors and creditors, reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll, and month-end close, ensuring SARS compliance and accurate financial records.

The role requires 4–6 years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Sage or Xero, and advanced Excel skills. You will work independently across several companies, delivering timely reports and maintaining ledger

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or related field.
• Strong experience managing full bookkeeping functions.
• 4-6 years' relevant bookkeeping experience.
• Proven experience managing both debtors and creditors.
• Experience across multiple companies or within a group structure.
• Practical experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Experience using Sage, Xero or similar accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of VAT, payroll and SARS-related processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple companies.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including debtors and creditors.
• Perform bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with SARS requirements.
• Process monthly payroll and manage payroll-related administration and SARS submissions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
• Assist with and manage month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Identify, investigate and resolve financial discrepancies across multiple entities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all assigned companies.
• Utilise Microsoft Excel and accounting software effectively to manage and analyse financial information.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail across all financial processes.
• Work independently while effectively managing the financial requirements of multiple companies simultaneously.

Skills

Excel skills

Intercompany reconciliations

VAT & SARS knowledge

Debtors & creditors management

Accounting analytics

Education

Accounting-related certificate or diploma

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple companies.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including debtors and creditors.
• Perform bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant SARS requirements.
• Process monthly payroll and manage payroll-related administration and SARS submissions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
• Assist with and manage month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Identify, investigate and resolve financial discrepancies across multiple entities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all assigned companies.
• Utilise Microsoft Excel and accounting software effectively to manage and analyse financial information.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail across all financial processes.
• Work independently while effectively managing the financial requirements of multiple companies simultaneously.

• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong experience managing full bookkeeping functions.
• 4-6 years' relevant bookkeeping experience.
• Proven experience managing both debtors and creditors.
• Experience working across multiple companies or within a group structure.
• Practical experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Experience using Sage, Xero or similar accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of VAT, payroll and SARS-related processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial responsibilities.