Senior Bookkeeper

Pedros; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros in Durban is seeking an experienced finance professional to handle financial reporting, fixed asset maintenance, and the end-to-end bookkeeping function. You will implement SOPs, analyse financial reports, and collaborate with the operations team to ensure accuracy.

The role requires 3 years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Sage 50/200 or similar systems, and a tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting. A hands-on, detail-oriented approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end bookkeeping and monthly management accounts.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts and hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial reports and statements.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and the accounting function.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Value inventory and verify count sheets.
• Ensure tax compliance and statutory regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Sage 50/ Sage 200 or similar system

Job description

• Financial reporting, maintaining fixed asset registers, the accounting function, implementing SOP’s and analysis of financial reports
• Financial reporting: Collate, prepare and interpret reports
• Review the accounts payable, and accounts receivable records
• Inventory valuation and verification of count sheets
• Ensuring tax compliance and compliance with statutory regulations
• Audit process and ensuring financial statements are completed
• Managing budgets and variance analysis
• Implement internal controls and SOP’s
• Liaising with the operations team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Have effective time management, problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Be able to present and communicate in both written and verbal forms

Duties And Responsibilities

• Financial reporting, maintaining fixed asset registers, the accounting function, implementing SOP’s and analysis of financial reports
• Financial reporting: Collate, prepare and interpret reports
• Review the accounts payable, and accounts receivable records
• Inventory valuation and verification of count sheets
• Ensuring tax compliance and compliance with statutory regulations
• Audit process and ensuring financial statements are completed
• Managing budgets and variance analysis
• Implement internal controls and SOP’s
• Liaising with the operations team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Have effective time management, problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Be able to present and communicate in both written and verbal forms

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting
• Full MS Office
• 3 Years’ proven experience in the full bookkeeping function including the preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts
• Sound understanding of accounting concepts and a hands‑on approach
• Experience on Sage 50/ Sage 200 or similar system
• Previous experience in the FMCG, Fast Food or Retail sectors – advantageous
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Must have strong attention to detail and a proven track record