Senior Bookkeeper - JHB

SUMMARY:
Senior Bookkeeper - JHB

POSITION INFO:

A leading distributor of medical equipment is seeking a highly experienced, meticulous, and hands-on Senior Bookkeeper with over 10 years of experience to manage the full accounting function for their medium-sized company. You will be solely responsible for the entire bookkeeping spectrum up to management accounts, payroll administration, complex local and foreign ledger control, and advanced SARS compliance. The ideal candidate is an expert in QuickBooks Desktop and Advanced Excel, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a proven track record of successfully handling SARS audits independently.

Key Responsibilities

Full Function Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Full-cycle bookkeeping: Processing all financial transactions up to Trial Balance and Balance Sheet.
• Management Accounts: Preparing accurate monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports for executive management.
• Bank Management: Processing and reconciling all local and foreign bank accounts daily.
• Asset Register: Maintaining and updating the company’s fixed asset register and calculating depreciation.

Debtors & Creditors Control (Local & Foreign)

• Foreign Accounts: Managing multi-currency accounts, monitoring foreign exchange fluctuations (FECs), and ensuring correct processing of import/export documentation.
• Debtors Control: Overseeing the full accounts receivable cycle, performing risk assessments, implementing credit control policies, and driving collections to minimize aging.
• Creditors Control: Managing the full accounts payable cycle, reconciling local and foreign supplier statements, and prepping accurate payment runs.

Payroll Administration

• Payroll Processing: Running the monthly payroll for all staff, including commissions, deductions, and leave tracking.
• Employee Benefits: Managing benefits allocations and issuing accurate monthly payslips.

SARS Compliance & Tax Administration

• Returns Submission: Preparing, reconciling, and timeously submitting VAT201 and EMP201 returns via eFiling.
• SARS Audits: Acting as the primary point of contact for SARS, preparing audit files, resolving queries, and managing any verification or audit processes seamlessly.
• Year-End Submissions: Assisting with EMP501 reconciliations, UI-19 submissions, and prepping documentation for annual external audits.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of comprehensive, full-function bookkeeping/accounting experience within a medium-sized enterprise.
• Software Expertise: Advanced, hands-on proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop is non-negotiable.
• Excel Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Education: A Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly advantageous.

Key Competencies & Soft Skills

• Autonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high-pressure environment.
• Attention to Detail: Absolute precision in data entry, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to resolve complex ledger discrepancies or SARS disputes.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to handle foreign vendors, strict collections, and corporate audits.

If you meet the criteria please send your updated CV to asap