Senior Bookkeeper

Profile Personnel Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel Ltd in East London is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join the Finance team. The role covers full bookkeeping, payroll administration, statutory compliance and supporting the Financial Manager with timely, accurate financial information.

You will manage daily bookkeeping tasks, monthly reconciliations, payroll processing, and the preparation of statutory returns and financial statements.

Qualifications

• Relevant bookkeeping qualification with 10+ years' experience in bookkeeping and payroll.
• Proficiency in Pastel Asset Register and AccSys Payroll.
• Experience preparing and submitting statutory returns.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills, with proficiency in SARS e-Filing.
• Understanding payroll processes, statutory requirements and financial controls.
• Experience with AccountMate accounting software would be advantageous.
• Experience migrating from one accounting software system to another would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in isiXhosa would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping activities including cashbook, petty cash, journals, payments and financial records.
• Perform monthly bank, petty cash, income statement and balance sheet reconciliations and complete month-end procedures.
• Prepare trial balances, financial statements, Group reporting packs and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL, ensuring accurate reconciliation to the General Ledger.
• Manage the full payroll process including wages, salaries, deductions, benefits, leave, bonuses, IRP5s and employee queries.
• Maintain payroll and HR-related records, including attendance, leave, personnel files and supporting documentation.
• Manage the fixed asset register, depreciation, additions and disposals, and reconcile to the General Ledger.
• Complete inventory period-end processes and reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end procedures, audits, audit queries and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Provide financial and HR administration support to the Financial Manager and other departments as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Pastel Asset Register

AccSys Payroll

AccountMate

SARS e-Filing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its Finance team. This role will be responsible for full bookkeeping, payroll administration, statutory compliance and supporting the Financial Manager with accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping activities including cashbook, petty cash, journals, payments and financial records.

• Perform monthly bank, petty cash, income statement and balance sheet reconciliations and complete month-end procedures.

• Prepare trial balances, financial statements, Group reporting packs and supporting schedules.

• Prepare and submit statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL, ensuring accurate reconciliation to the General Ledger.

• Manage the full payroll process including wages, salaries, deductions, benefits, leave, bonuses, IRP5s and employee queries.

• Maintain payroll and HR-related records, including attendance, leave, personnel files and supporting documentation.

• Manage the fixed asset register, depreciation, additions and disposals, and reconcile to the General Ledger.

• Complete inventory period-end processes and reconciliations.

• Assist with year-end procedures, audits, audit queries and preparation of supporting documentation.

• Provide financial and HR administration support to the Financial Manager and other departments as required.

Requirements

• Relevant Bookkeeping qualification with a minimum of 10 years' experience in a bookkeeping and payroll role.

• Proficiency in accounting systems, Pastel Asset Register and AccSys Payroll.

• Proven experience in preparing and submitting statutory returns.

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills, with proficiency in SARS e-Filing.

• Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory requirements and financial controls.

• Experience with AccountMate accounting software would be advantageous.

• Experience migrating from one accounting software system to another would be advantageous.

• Proficiency in isiXhosa would be advantageous.

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and time management.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and take initiative.

• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

• Conscientious, adaptable and team-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.