Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Bookkeeper on a 6 month Fixed Term contract for an established company in the Irene area in Centurion. The successful candidate will have strong Accounts Payable (AP) experience as well as Xero experience.

POSITION INFO:
Position overview:
We seeking an experienced and hands-on Accountant to join a finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, renewable for a further 18 months (subject to business requirements and performance). The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end Accounts Payable management, reconciliations, banking support, intercompany accounting and general finance administration across two entities.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum 7 years' relevant accounting/finance experience — ESSENTIAL.
• Proven end-to-end Accounts Payable experience — ESSENTIAL.
• Strong practical Xero experience — ESSENTIAL.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations, payment processing and banking portals.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume finance environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and resolve queries proactively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to provide relevant employment references upon request.

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• SAD500 customs documentation and/or customs accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting functions across multiple entities.
• Experience in a fast-paced, operational finance environment.

• Accounts Payable Management
• Xero Accounting Software
• Bank & General Ledger Reconciliations
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations
• Intercompany Accounting
• Payment Processing & Banking
• Query Resolution
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline Management
• Confidentiality & Professional Integrity

• Full end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) management.
• High-volume invoice capturing, processing and allocation.
• Monthly AP book management of approximately R8–R10 million.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Preparation and loading of payments on the bank portal for Financial Manager release.
• Daily bank reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items.
• Daily DHL transaction capturing and payment reconciliation.
• Follow-up and resolution of supplier and internal finance queries.
• Intercompany billing, allocations and reconciliations.
• Finance administration and accounting support across two entities.
• Ad hoc accounting duties and direct support to the Financial Manager.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely month-end processing.