Senior Bookkeeper Full Time Job

Senior Bookkeeper position available in Centurion.

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.

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.

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