SENIOR BOOKKEEPER

A well established company within the Financial Sector is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper. Your: Formal Education: Grade 12 with Accounting Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent Experience: 5 to 7 years experience in bookkeeping/ accounting function (2 years experience as Bookkeeper II) will enable you to do the following duties: Procurement and suppliers: Responsible for processing and follow up of primary source documents (supplier invoices, credit notes and payments); Have a basic understanding and awareness of the Group's policies, procedures and Levels of Authority regarding goods and services procured; Maintains the key relationship with the finance department of suppliers and follows up outstanding issues; Responsible for filing all supporting documentation; Assists in other areas where required. General accounting records and reconciliations: Prepares cash books and bank reconciliations; Prepares supplier reconciliations; Maintains the fixed assets registers including the tagging and location verification of assets; Processes routine journal entries; Prepares other reconciliation schedules for routine/simple account balances; Responsible for ensuring that the primary source documents are correctly reflected in the accounting records; Assists where requested by the accountant with intercompany transaction schedules and confirmations; Assists in other areas where required. Management information: Assist in preparing management information and budget schedules where requested. Sales function: Responsible for processing and follow up of primary source documents (customer invoices, credit notes, statements, and deposits); Assists the accountant to collect outstanding customer balances; Assists in other areas where required. Treasury and financial soundness: Reports daily on cash and bank balances; Plans and co-ordinates the payment release process; Assists in preparing the weekly and long-term cash flow; Assists in other areas where required. Taxation: Prepares and submits VAT returns; Prepares and submits EMP returns; Prepares and submits Income Tax returns for simple entities; Assists in other areas where required. Audit and year-end: Assists with preparation of information within line of duty to management and the auditors; Assists in other areas where required. Special projects: Assists in other areas where required. Strategic and other areas: Participates in meetings; Basic communication required; Decision-making is limited to timing, speed and quality of subject matter; Basic knowledge on subject matter is required; Carries out principles from policies and strategy; No ability to influence others; Assists in other areas where required Job.

Location: Bellville, ZA

Posted Date: 8/6/2025