Senior Bookkeeper - Johannesburg (Kew)

Abc Worldwide; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper. The role requires at least 12 years of experience in bookkeeping, with strong skills in SAGE and multiple accounting packages. You will maintain financial records, manage cash flow, and support auditing processes. A great opportunity for detail-oriented professionals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Bookkeeping, Accounts, and Office Management.
• Proficiency in SAGE and other specified accounting packages is compulsory.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel & Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and balance General Ledger accounts, Debtors, Creditors, and Cashbook.
• Process accounting entries up to Trial Balance level.
• Manage cash flow and load payments on FNB banking platform.

Skills

Proficiency in SAGE

Experience with MDA / PropSys / Syspro

Strong financial acumen

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

High proficiency in MS Excel

Integrity and reliability

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12+ years of experience in Accounts, Office Management, and Bookkeeping with expertise in SAGE and MDA / PropSys / Syspro accounting packages. This role requires strong financial management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently across multiple companies within a group.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and balance General Ledger (GL) accounts , Debtors , Creditors , and Cashbook .
• Process accounting entries up to Trial Balance level .
• Handle cashbook entries and monthly reconciliation of intercompany loan accounts .
• Manage cash flow and load payments on the FNB banking platform .
• Prepare and process monthly accrual journals .
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with auditors.
• Oversee invoicing and ensure timely receipt of payments .
• Perform SARS VAT reconciliations and submissions .
• Work across multiple companies within a group structure .
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial regulations .
• Handle general office administration duties efficiently.

Key Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Bookkeeping, Accounts, and Office Management .
• Proficiency in SAGE, MDA / PropSys / Syspro accounting packages ( compulsory ).
• Highly proficient in MS Excel & Outlook .
• Strong financial acumen and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills .
• Strong professional communication skills .
• Integrity, reliability, and a mature approach to work .

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented bookkeeping professional to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced financial and administrative environment .