Senior Bookkeeper | Centurion, Gauteng

SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, performing month-end accounting functions, preparing reconciliations, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting management with financial reporting.

POSITION INFO:

Reporting To: Financial Manager

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time

Remuneration: Market related Basic Salary

This Financial Services Group of Companies is seeking an experienced and dependable Senior Bookkeeper to oversee the day-to-day financial administration across multiple entities within the group.

This position requires an individual who can work independently, take ownership of the finance function, and confidently manage deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate will have extensive bookkeeping experience and be capable of managing the accounting function through to trial balance with minimal supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping (advantageous)
• Minimum 8–10 years'' bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Experience managing the full bookkeeping function through to trial balance
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts
• Strong VAT and SARS compliance experience
• Experience working with multiple companies/entities will be advantageous
• Experience with Sage 50/Pastel Partner
• Experience with CaseWare/Draftworx (Advantageous)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

• Full bookkeeping function to trial balance
• Process and review journals
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist in preparing management accounts

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions
• Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other SARS submissions
• Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audit purposes
• Liaise with SARS where required

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations
• Review outstanding debtors and creditors
• Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors
• Assist with payment preparations
• Allocate receipts and payments

Reporting & Finance Support

• Assist with daily cash flow updates
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports
• Compile audit files and supporting documentation
• Assist management with financial analysis and ad hoc projects