Senior Bookkeeper

Ntice Search Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly efficient senior Bookkeeper in KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will manage accurate financial records and support financial control across multiple projects. Requirements include strong technical accounting skills, proficiency with Pastel and/or Xero, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with responsibilities for accounts payable and receivable, as well as preparing management reports.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with Pastel and/or Xero accounting systems.
• Experience working with multiple currencies and foreign exchange transactions.
• Bookkeeping experience up to trial balance.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accurate monthly management reports.
• Preparing and issuing customer invoices timeously.
• Full responsibility for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assisting with annual audits.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail-oriented and organized

Multitasking across projects

Education

Senior Certificate (NQF 4)

Certificate in bookkeeping or accounting

Relevant financial qualification

Tools

Pastel accounting

Xero accounting

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Our client in the construction/ communication sector is seeking a highly efficient senior Bookkeeper. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day bookkeeping functions, and supporting financial control across multiple projects and operational cost centers. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment, and effective communication with stakeholders across operational, technical, and executive levels. Reporting directly to the Financial Director (FD).

Qualifications & Experience

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4).
• Certificate in bookkeeping or accounting is essential.
• A relevant financial qualification will be advantageous.
• Proven experience working with Pastel and/or Xeroaccounting systems.
• Experience working with multiple currenciesand foreign exchange (Forex)transactions.
• Bookkeeping experience up to trial balance.
• Experience with both local and foreign cash books.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office and advanced Excelskills.

Capabilities & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail-orientated, structured, and organized.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from site-based teams to executive management.

Key Performance Indicators

• Preparation of accurate monthly management reports.
• Preparing and issuing customer invoices timeously, including follow-up on outstanding payments.
• Full responsibility for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assisting with and managing liaison for annual audits.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Treasury management, including daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow planning.
• Maintaining accurate financial transactions from operational systems through to finance systems.
• Managing and correcting discrepancies efficiently, including post-deadline adjustments where required.
• Assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and preparation of financial schedules.
• Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail at all times.