Senior Bookkeeper

Time Personnel; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join their team in Germiston. The ideal candidate will possess at least five years of experience in bookkeeping, emphasizing accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. This role involves maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and preparing various financial statements. The company values initiative and process improvement, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be essential in driving financial success. If you have a passion for numbers and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably with international trade exposure.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and document all transactions.
• Manage and reconcile the general ledger for accuracy.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Matric

Relevant Qualifications

Tools

SYSPRO

MS Office

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper position availablein Germiston.

Are you a skilled Bookkeeper with at least five years’ experience handling Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cashbooks, Forecasting, and Budgeting?

Our client, an international leader in hardware products, is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Senior Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate must be fluent in both English and Afrikaans, possess a strong commitment to financial accuracy, and demonstrate the initiative to identify and implement process improvements.

Experience with Syspro is highly advantageous, and a solid understanding of financial best practices is essential to succeed in this role.

Requirements:

• Matric, relevant qualifications
• Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience, preferably with exposure to international trade
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficient with SYSPRO and MS Office (essential)
• Great attention to detail
• Committed and reliable
• Good communication, organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage time, work independently, and implement processes and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confidentiality and trustworthiness

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly documented
• Capture and process financial transactions in Syspro efficiently
• Manage and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accuracy
• Process invoices, banking transactions, payments (local and foreign), and receipts
• Supervise the Debtors accounting processes and personnel
• Reconcile Debtors accounts and ensure timely collections
• Process cash sales banking and reconciliations
• Capture customer payments accurately
• Conduct credit control to manage overdue accounts
• Perform new customer credit checks and assess creditworthiness
• Maintain the cashbook and reconcile company bank statements
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies in financial transactions
• Manage petty cash transactions and reconciliations
• Calculate wages, overtime, and statutory deductions
• Prepare and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns in compliance with SARS regulations
• Handle month-end journal entries and adjustments
• Prepare and submit VAT201, provisional tax, and annual tax returns
• Ensure SARS compliance across all tax-related filings
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Assist management with financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
• Maintain and enforce financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• Assist with internal and external audits, liaising with accountants and auditors
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and track asset movements
• Manage insurance claims and fleet card transactions