Senior Bookkeeping / Accounting Clerk

Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk to manage the full accounting function for a retail management company. The role requires strong Excel skills and experience with VAT/compliance, with responsibilities spanning AP/AR, bank and GL reconciliations.

Minimum 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, attention to detail, and strong language skills in Afrikaans and English are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• 3+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, including VAT and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Sage Intacct or similar software.
• Strong numerical and communication skills; capable of meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting function for the retail management company.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Ensure VAT and statutory compliance.

Skills

Afrikaans

English

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Accounting qualification

Tools

Sage Intacct

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Bookkeeping / Accounting Clerk required in Pretoria.

We are currently seeking a Senior Bookkeeping / Accounting Clerk for a vacancy in Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria East.

Salary: R25 000 gross per month (depending on experience & qualifications).

Work hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 am - 16h00 pm.

Minimum Requirements:

• Well presentable female (preferably female aged approximately 25 - 45 years, not older than 50 years)
• Afrikaans and English first & second languages a must, with excellent communication skills in both (Afr & Eng client base)
• Matric / Grade 12
• Tertiary financial/accounting qualification highly preferred
• Minimum 3 years recent Accounting/Bookkeeping experience a must (Including Bookkeeping, Debtors & Creditors, Reconciliations, VAT and statutory compliance etc.) Take Note - Not Debtors or Creditors experience only
• Independently functional and able to meet deadlines
• Computer literate in MS Office with strong MS Excel proficiency, and Sage Intacct or similar accounting software
• Strong attention to detail, strong math & financial skills, with organizational and multitasking abilities
• Meticulous, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
• Clear criminal record
• Able to perform and multitask in a fast-paced work environment
• Willing to commit to long term employment with company (no job hoppers)
• Stable employment record and contactable employment references a must
• To start as soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full accounting function for Retail Management Company, ensuring that accounting procedures run smoothly
• Reporting to Financial Director
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Bank reconciliations and General ledger reconciliations
• VAT and statutory compliance
• Monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Uniform ordering & uniform stock control, inventory management and supplier management
• General financial and administrative duties
• Liaise with on-site personnel and ensure operational alignment