Senior Bookkeeper

Flexilube; Vaal Marina Community Center; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lubricant producer is seeking a skilled Senior Bookkeeper in Vaal Marina. The role involves managing financial records up to trial balance, assisting with audits, and ensuring accuracy in invoicing and stock management. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in cost accounting within manufacturing and be proficient in Sage software and Excel. This position requires strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in handling financial records up to trial balance.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and international purchases.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial records up to trial balance.
• Assist with annual audit preparations.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and statements.
• Support stock management and procurement processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong reconciliation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Proactive attitude

Education

Relevant accounting or finance qualifications

Tools

Sage Evolution

Sage Payroll Professional

Excel

Job description

Flexilube, an independent lubricant producer and waste oil re-refinery in Meyerton, Gauteng; is seeking a skilled professional to manage our financial records up to trial balance.

Job Title

SENIOR BOOKKEEPER

Job Description

Full accounting function up to trial balance.

Assist with annual audit preparations and BBEEE preparations.

Ensure that invoices and statements are accurate and processed in a timely manner.

Assist with stock management and procurement processes.

Experience in manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of international purchases and imports.

Knowledge of payroll processes.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum of 5 years in cost accounting, preferably within the manufacturing industry.

Proficient in Sage Evolution and Sage Payroll Professional; advanced Excel skills required.

Relevant accounting or finance qualifications are essential.

Key Skills / Attributes

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Strong reconciliation skills.

Team player with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong work ethic and reliability.

Positive, can-do attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive and self-managed with a strong sense of ownership.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and a brief statement clearly outlining your suitability for this role by the 31st of October.