Senior Bookkeeper

RPO Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper. The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Accounting and 3-5 years of financial accounting experience. The successful candidate will manage creditors and debtors, perform reconciliations, and demonstrate strong analytical skills. This position offers a negotiable salary and requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can work independently.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in Financial Accounting.
• Own transport required.
• Detail-oriented and able to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Bank processing and reconciliations.
• Manage full-function creditors and debtors.
• Petty cash processing and reconciliations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate Excel Skills

Ability to multitask

Can-do attitude

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Pastel

Sage

Xero Accounting

Job description

Overview

RPO Recruitment's client, an electronics leader and pioneer in the mining field within Southern Africa, is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a head for numbers, experience with Pastel and MS Excel, accounting software and strong analytical skills. The Senior Bookkeeper will need to demonstrate the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Bank processing and reconciliations.
• Full-function creditors and debtors management.
• General administration.
• Supplier payments.
• Petty cash processing and reconciliations.
• Daily stock & inventory processing and adjustments.
• Intercompany loan account journal entries.
• Maintaining a system for organizing company documents and day to day admin/documents.
• Post journal entries for accrued expenses, and interest-bearing loans.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in Financial Accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Accounting Packages eg. Sage, Pastel, Xero Accounting.
• Intermediate Excel Skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.
• A can-do attitude.
• Own transport.
• An eye for detail.
• An ability to work to deadlines.
• To be honest, discreet, and trustworthy.
• A professional manner and a strong ethical code.
• Ability to multitask and remain self-motivated and positive.
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.

Benefits

• Salary negotiable

How to Apply

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Apply for this role today, contact Llizelle Jansen at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.