Senior Bookkeeper (Ref: 104)

Star Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African agency is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions, payroll processing, and reporting. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5-7 years in FMCG accounting. The ideal candidate will exhibit high levels of accuracy and strong organizational skills, while proficiently working with tools like SAGE and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Must be able to produce work at a high level of accuracy.
• Have exceptional organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivation and results driven.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Working experience on computerized accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing and maintaining accurate records of financial and payroll transactions.
• Prepare month-end reports and balance to the General ledger.
• Submit reports and returns to SARS and authorities for compliance.

Skills

High level of accuracy

Exceptional organization skills

Strong attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivation

Ability to meet deadlines

Experience with accounting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

5-7 years of experience in accounting in FMCG

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAGE

Syspro

Job description

A leading African marketing and infant brand distribution agency with huge ambitions to grow locally and internationally is on the hunt for a growth‑minded individual who can work in a passionate and collaborative office environment.

About the Role

The position is for a skilled and experienced Bookkeeper who can complement our workforce and deliver accurate and timely results in a fast‑paced environment. You will be responsible for processing and maintaining accurate records of financial and payroll and wages transactions. Financial transactions include debtors, foreign creditors, treasury, payroll and wages. You will be required to provide in‑depth reporting and utilize strategic thinking to create optimal results.

• Debtors: Full function debtors including collections.
• Foreign creditors: reconciling and remittance of payment.
• Treasury (Local and Forex): Monitor and buy forex currencies and ensure local bank balances are maintained daily.
• Payroll and wages: Check timesheets and collaborate for Workforce. Prepare and execute payroll on SAGE.
• Human Resources: prepare new contracts and manage exit contracts.
• SARS: Prepare and submit PAYE and VAT, manage all queries, maintain SARS compliance status.
• General Ledger: process journals and reconcile GL accounts as above.

Reporting

• Prepare month end reports and balance to General ledger.
• Prepare adhoc reports as necessary.
• Submit reports and returns to SARS, Workman’s Compensation, NRCS and other authorities at regulated intervals to maintain business legal compliance.

Qualifications / Skills

• Must be able to produce work at a high level of accuracy.
• Have exceptional organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivation and results driven.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Working experience on computerized accounting systems. Experience on Syspro an advantage.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 5-7 years proven working experience in accounting in FMCG.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• In‑depth knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Good understanding of accounting best practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Please reply by attaching an updated CV and current earnings.