Senior Bookkeeper (Finance)

AtripleA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 390,600 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Centurion is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage and record financial data accurately. Candidates must have a Bachelor Degree in Finance, at least 5 years of experience, and excellent skills in Pastel Evolution and Excel. The role includes preparing invoices, facilitating payments, and ensuring compliance with statutory submissions. A salary range of R35,000 - R40,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a senior bookkeeper.
• Bookkeeping to trial balance role.
• Good understanding of FMCG and Merchant systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly invoices, journals, cashbooks and reconciliations.
• Reviewing debtors age analysis and following up on outstanding amounts.
• Preparing management reports.
• Liaising with auditors regarding queries.
• Ensuring all statutory submissions and payments.

Skills

Strong technical and management/conflict management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to problem solve

Organized

Analytical

Ability to work under pressure

Deadline driven

Ability to multi-task

Persistent

Systematic

Passion for bookkeeping

Education

Grade 12

Bachelor Degree in Finance

Accounting or business administration

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Excel

Job description

Our Client is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team based in Centurion.

If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to [e-mail] - copy of ID, qualifications and latest payslip.

Duties:

• Debtors book value above R40 million annually.
• Preparing monthly invoices, journals, cashbooks and reconciliations e.g. VAT, petrol, credit cards, debtors, creditors.
• Reviewing debtors age analysis and following up on outstanding amounts. Ensuring debtors are paid within the terms.
• Loading and releasing all Standard Bank payments for Head Office and 74 branches.
• Responsible for accurate and time‑ous recording of financial data: royalties, cash management, debtors, creditors, VAT and loan accounts.
• Preparing management reports.
• Managing, motivating and training staff.
• Preparing audit packs for auditors.
• Liaising with auditors regarding queries.
• Performing general office duties such as filing, answering phones and handling routine correspondence.
• Ensuring all statutory submissions and payments e.g. Tax, VAT, PAYE, etc.

Applicants must have the following:

• Grade 12.
• Bachelor Degree in Finance.
• Accounting or business administration.
• 5 years experience as a senior bookkeeper.
• Bookkeeping to trial balance role.
• Good understanding of FMCG and Merchant systems.
• Pastel Evolution and Excel is essential.
• Ability to deal with SARS and statutory submissions.
• Age between 30 - 45.

Skills:

• Strong technical and management/conflict management essential.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Deadline driven.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Analytical.
• Accurate.
• Persistent.
• Organized.
• Systematic.
• Not a clock watcher.
• Own transport.
• Ability to deal with staff conflict.
• Stable work history – no job hoppers.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment.
• Passion for bookkeeping.

Salary: R35 000 - R40 000 max.

Posted 2025-04-14