Senior Bookkeeper

FROGG Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment client in Montague Gardens, Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join the finance team, focusing on accurate bookkeeping across payables, receivables, payroll and daily entries.

The role is office-based with negotiable, high-end salary; the candidate will manage GL, prepare monthly reports, support audits and liaise with external accountants.

Candidates should have relevant degree, CB certification, 7+ years experience and proficiency with Sage and Excel.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Professional certification such as a Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or similar.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage).
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing the general ledger in an accurate, up-to-date manner.
• Overseeing accounts payable, including coding and processing payments.
• Perform payroll functions and submit payroll taxes.
• Prepare financial reports through data collection, analysis and summarization.
• Collaborate with external accountants for tax preparation and filing.
• Monitor cash flow and forecasting; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior accounting staff.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Reconciliations

Team leadership

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or similar certification

Tools

Sage 300

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper Montague Gardens Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join our clients finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the company's financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. The Senior Bookkeeper will also perform daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments.

FULL OFFICE BASED JOB
Salary Negotiable High end

Min Requirements and Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7 years plus experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Professional certification such as a Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or similar.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage)
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

• Managing a team of 5 staff with in the finance department reporting to the Financial Manager using SAGE 300
• Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner.
• Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments.
• Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as-needed basis.
• Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes.
• Prepare financial reports through the collection, analysis, and summarization of data.
• Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Assist with annual audit preparations.
• Collaborate with external accountants for tax preparation and filing.
• Monitor and manage cash flow and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff.