Senior Bookkeeper

University of Fort Hare; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper with a Degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance. The role involves managing accounts payable, cash books, and statutory returns, requiring proficiency in Pastel and solid bookkeeping experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background and hands-on involvement in the full accounting cycle.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience is essential.
• Proficient in Pastel or similar accounting systems.
• Experience capturing bank statements, performing reconciliations, managing debtors and creditors.

Responsibilities

• Invoice processing and payments.
• Bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Tracking fixed assets and statutory returns.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and annual financials.

Skills

Pastel proficiency

Accounting background

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting / Finance

Tools

Pastel

Job description

Overview

Durban. An excellent opportunity is available for a highly competent Senior Bookkeeper with a Degree or Diploma in Accounting / Finance and proven bookkeeping experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Pastel (or similar accounting software) as well as the MS Office Suite.

Candidates must have practical experience in capturing bank statements in Pastel, performing reconciliations, and managing debtors and creditors. A solid accounting background is essential, with active involvement in the full accounting cycle—executing tasks directly rather than only reviewing processes.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable: invoice processing, payments, and electronic filing
• Cash book and general ledger: bank reconciliations, journals, month-end processes
• Fixed assets: asset tracking, disposals, and journal entries
• Statutory returns: VAT201, EMP submissions
• Monthly management accounts: variance reports, intercompany transactions, BIC reporting
• Annual financials: lead schedules, asset registers, auditor support

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting / Finance
• Bookkeeping experience is essential
• Proficient in Pastel or similar accounting systems
• Experience capturing bank statements in Pastel, performing reconciliations, and managing debtors and creditors; active involvement in the full accounting cycle