Senior Bookkeeper Full Time

BGA Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports club in Johannesburg is seeking a meticulous Senior Bookkeeper to manage all financial records and club accounts. The role requires at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience, a relevant accounting qualification, and proficiency in Pastel and Sage software. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Industry-related salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years bookkeeping experience in a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage full bookkeeping functions including Debtors and Creditors.
• Perform Month-End Reporting and prepare Statutory Returns.
• Handle Payroll Management, including deductions and pension fund management.

Skills

Bookkeeping expertise

Proficiency in Pastel Partner

Strong knowledge of MS Excel

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant certification or diploma in Accounting

Tools

Pastel Payroll

Sage Online

Job description

Position Overview

Old Parks Sports Club is one of the oldest and renowned sports club in Johannesburg providing a sports and social environment for over 1000 members and visitors. We are seeking a meticulous and dedicated Senior Bookkeeper to join our team on a full- time basis.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Operations Manager and Club Director, and be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, the management of all accounts and any other club duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping functions including Debtors and Creditors, multiple Cashbooks, Inter Company Accounts, Accruals and Pre-Payments.
• Month-End Reporting.
• Sport Sections Financial Management.
• Attendance at Sports Sections Meetings.
• Membership Subscription Management.
• Debt Collection.
• Payroll Management including overtime, leave, deductions and pension fund management
• Budgets, Forecasting and Trend Assessments
• Daily POS Reconciliation and Financial Control.
• Year-End preparation and liaising with the Club's Auditor.
• Preparing Statutory Returns.
• Management of control accounts, including but not limited to bar stock.
• Regular communication with various sports sections and management of any financial queries.
• Liaise and prepare reports for the Club Director and Government Departments as required.
• Attend selected Management Meetings and all Club and Section AGMs.
• General admin and filing.

Ideal Qualifications

• Relevant certification or diploma in Accounting.
• Min 5yrs years bookkeeping experience and preferably in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Paster Partner, Pastel Payroll and Sage Online.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Salary and Benefits

Industry Related and Dependent on Experience.