Senior Bookkeeper

Executiveplacements - The Job Portal; Upington; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, managing invoicing and payments, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate should possess a financial qualification and proficiency in accounting tools like Xero and Dext. This role offers a competitive salary of R25,000 monthly.

Qualifications

• A financial qualification in accounting or related field is essential.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and Google Workspace is required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for recording and maintaining business financial records.
• Preparation of trial balance and journal entries.
• Assist with monthly management reports.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data Analysis

Client focus

Debtors and Creditors

Stock Control

Education

Financial Qualification (BComm undergraduate degree preferable)

Tools

Xero

Dext

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Recruiter: Optential Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Job Ref: PRL /NM
Date posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Location: Northern Suburbs, South Africa
Salary: R25 000 Monthly

Summary

Our client in the packaging industry is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team

Position Info

Position: Financial Controller
Department: Finance
Reports to: Financial Manager
Overall responsibility: To administrate, process and prepare information in support of the Financial and Operations function in the business and aligning with the companies processes and values.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for recording and maintaining business, financial and accounting records
• Recording of all financial data and data analysis
• Responsible for purchases, expenses, revenue and invoicing
• Key Responsibilities: Financial
• • Cash Book – Ensuring all bank accounts are processed and reconciled
  • Invoicing & Debtors – Prepare invoices for approval, statements and invoices are sent to clients, arrears are managed
  • Creditors and payments – Capture supplier invoices on Dext, reconcile supplier accounts on Xero, assistance in payment runs (weekly and monthly)
  • Preparation of Trial balance – Prepare trial balance and journal entries; reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts; assist in preparation for annual financial statements and supporting schedules
  • VAT and Excise – Bi-monthly VAT and monthly Excise reconciliations, submissions and payments; assist in VAT verifications and audits
• Operations
• • Asset Management – Set up and maintain; Fixed Asset Register
  • Stock – Assist with stocktake procedures, results and reconciliations
• Other – Assist with any ad hoc duties and projects in Finance
• Department as required

Procurement

• Supplier invoices comply with SARS requirements and supplier terms are adhered to
• Complete new Supplier Account Application forms
• Purchases of groceries, cleaning material, stationery, etc.

Data and Analytics

• Data collection and capturing – Ensure up to date production data; assist with accuracy of data reporting
• Gather costing data for analysis; automate data collection processes and transfer to a centralised system for reporting

Reporting

• Transform data into graphs
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management reports

Qualifications

• Financial Qualification (BComm undergraduate degree preferable)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and Google Workspace

Knowledge And Skills

• Computer literacy
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel programs
• Google Workspace (Ability to work on Google Sheets and Looker Studio)
• Systems: Xero, DEAR (Cin7 Core), Dext, Zapier, Safety Culture
• (knowledge of these systems advantageous but not compulsory)
• Account management
• Data Analysis
• Debtors and Creditors
• Stock Control
• Reporting and Analysis
• Reconciliations
• Financial disciplines

Competencies and Attributes

• Ownership and Commitment
• Team work
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Resilience
• Results driven
• Client focus

PS: If you have not heard from us within three weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.