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Job summary
A leading logistics company is seeking a highly experienced Bookkeeper for their finance team in Vereeniging, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in finance, with significant experience managing high-volume creditors. Responsibilities include overseeing financial systems, cash flow management, and ensuring compliance with SARS. The role requires strong leadership and a thorough understanding of finance processes in the Automotive industry.
Qualifications
- 10+ years in finance roles with 3–5 years in a senior/supervisory role.
- Experience managing a creditors book between R50–R80 million.
- Automotive industry experience highly advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Full-function finance and creditors management including processing and reconciliations.
- Oversee intercompany transactions and depreciation management.
- Ensure accurate SARS submissions including PAYE, VAT201, EMP201.
Skills
Education
Tools
A leading logistics company is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Bookkeeper to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of financial expertise, high-volume creditors experience, and the ability to lead, improve and manage financial systems and processes within the Automotive industry.
Minimum Requirements :
- Educational Background :
National Senior Certificate
- Experience :
10+ years in finance roles with a minimum of 3–5 years in a senior / supervisory finance role
- Experience managing a creditors book between R50–R80 million
- Hands-on experience with high-value cashbook management
- Proven team leadership (supervised 7+ finance / admin staff)
- Automotive industry experience highly advantageous
- Computer Systems & Software :
- Strong ERP and financial systems experience
Key Duties & Responsibilities :
- Full-function finance and creditors management , including processing, reconciliations, dispute resolution, and supplier payments
- Oversee intercompany transactions , depreciation management , and fixed asset registers
- Perform monthly reconciliations , journal entries, and cashbook management
- Ensure accurate SARS submissions including PAYE, VAT201, EMP201, IRP and statutory compliance
- Handle full cash flow planning , forecasting , and budget preparation
- Supervise ordering, loading, and tracking of stock and inventory , with full control over stock and cost management
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and GAAP , audit preparation, and internal controls
- Maintain strong vendor relationships , negotiate terms, and ensure timely payment processing
- Lead and mentor a finance team (creditors / debtors / admin), ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Drive digital and systems transformation projects, enhancing reporting and workflow automation
Core Competencies :
- Full Finance Function & Systems Management
- High-Volume Creditors & Debtors Oversight
- Advanced MS Excel & SAP Proficiency
- Fixed Assets & Depreciation
- Intercompany Transactions & Reconciliations
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
- Journal Entries & High-Value Cashbook Management
- SARS Submissions (PAYE, VAT201, EMP201, IRP)
- Cash Flow & Cost Management
- Stock Control, Ordering & Inventory Tracking
- Internal Controls & Audit Compliance
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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