Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
BOOKEEPER!
CENTURION!

Our client, based in Centurion, is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, experience with Pastel Evolution, and excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans.

Non-negotiables:

• Bilingual: Afrikaans and English (essential)
• Matric (Grade 12)
• Tertiary certificate/diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping (advantageous)
• Proficient in Pastel Evolution (essential)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Non-smoker.
• Completed Senior Certificate.
• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial statutory requirements and TAX legislation.
• Proficiency in Pastel Evolution (essential).

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records.
• Process and reconcile creditors, debtors, and supplier accounts, or oversee where required.
• Perform monthly creditors reconciliations and resolve supplier queries.
• Capture and prepare supplier payments by the 10th of each month.
• Submit VAT201 reports to the in-house accountant every second month.
• Prepare financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.
• Analyse financial statements for patterns, benchmarks, and trends.
• Manage accounts receivable and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Perform quarterly stocktakes with the warehouse team and reconcile physical counts with Pastel Evolution.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Import and process stock figures accurately into the accounting system.
• Support warehouse staff in ensuring accurate stock reporting and reconciliation.
• Provide financial documents and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Ensure records comply with tax, audit, and financial legislation.
• Respond promptly to auditor queries to ensure a smooth process.
• Assist with compliance reporting and statutory submissions.
• Respond to financial inquiries from business owners and managers to support decision-making.
• Compile and prepare financial data sets for reports, budgets, and forecasting.
• Assist in preparing accurate cash flow projections.
• Act as a point of contact for vendors and clients to resolve payment or invoice issues.
• Investigate and resolve account and bank reconciliation discrepancies.
• Research expenses, track asset depreciation, and perform ad hoc financial analysis.
• Assist with special projects requiring financial input or reporting.
• Adapt to changing business needs and support across financial functions when required.