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Senior Bookkeeper

Executive Placements
Kariega Full-day Full-time

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Job Description

Purpose of the RoleTo ensure accurate and compliant financial recordkeeping by managing the full bookkeeping function, including general ledger, fixed assets, creditors, debtors, intercompany transactions, and statutory compliance. The role supports month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls to provide reliable financial information for management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

Manage all bookkeeping functions, including maintaining financial records, posting transactions, and ensuring legal and statutory compliance. Maintain subsidiary accounts, reconcile entries, and transfer summaries to the general ledger. Prepare trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank and petty cash reconciliations. Define product and operational costs and maintain accurate historical financial records. Prepare month-end journal entries for approval and assist with month-end reporting. Prepare financial reports by analysing and summarising financial data and trends. Ensure compliance with SARS and other statutory requirements and advise management on required actions. Fixed Assets
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register. Develop and manage depreciation schedules. Ensure timely capitalisation of fixed assets. Creditors, Debtors & Intercompany
Process invoices and reconcile creditor accounts to statements. Prepare and process creditor payments. Process intercompany invoices and reconcile intercompany balances.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 3 years experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or in a similar role. Qualification in Financial Accounting. Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, including creditors and debtors functions. Experience with SAP and EMA. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software (minimum 3 years).

Personal Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong critical thinking, planning, and organisational abilities. High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Proactive, flexible, reliable, and responsible. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines effectively.
09 Jan 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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