Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
Are you a Bookkeeper who enjoys taking ownership of the full finance function? Join a well-established engineering business where your expertise will drive financial accuracy, support business growth, and provide valuable insights across multiple branches.

POSITION INFO:
A respected industrial engineering company is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join its finance team in Johannesburg West. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys managing the full accounting cycle.
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing reconciliations, managing inventory accounting, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. If you're looking for a role that offers stability, responsibility, and broad finance exposure, this could be the perfect fit.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance and Financial Statements.
• Perform General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory accounting and stock reconciliations.
• Ensure VAT and statutory compliance.
• Prepare month-end reports and financial analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple branches.
• Assist with budgeting and financial controls.
• Support management with financial reporting and ad hoc analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies.

• Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proven experience preparing Financial Statements.
• Multi-branch accounting experience advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP Business One and Sage.
• Relevant Accounting or Finance qualification advantageous.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.