Senior Bookkeeper

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Bookkeeper to join an established and growing business in Durban.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full bookkeeping function and must be confident working independently in a high-volume environment. This is a key position requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• The ideal candidate will have proven experience working in a business with a minimum annual turnover of R50 million, with strong Pastel experience and the ability to manage the accounts through to Trial Balance.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification will be advantageous
• 5+ years' relevant bookkeeping experience
• Proven experience working in a company with R50 million+ annual turnover
• Strong Pastel experience – essential
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping processes
• Experience taking accounts up to Trial Balance
• Strong VAT knowledge and experience
• Experience with VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Strong payroll processing experience
• Excellent Excel skills
• SARS and eFiling experience
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Key Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function from source documents through to Trial Balance
• Processing of all accounting transactions
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook processing
• Debtors and creditors
• General ledger maintenance
• Supplier and customer reconciliations
• Monthly accounting reconciliations
• Preparation of Trial Balance
• VAT calculations, reconciliations and submissions
• SARS eFiling
• Payroll processing and related reconciliations
• PAYE, UIF and other payroll-related submissions
• Processing and reconciliation of journals
• Fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Monthly management account preparation/support
• Assist with year-end preparation and audit requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and accounting variances
• Provide financial information and reports to management when required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong Pastel skills
• Advanced bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
• Strong VAT and payroll knowledge
• Excellent reconciliation skills
• High level of numerical accuracy
• Strong Excel skills
• Organised and deadline-driven
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to take ownership of the accounting function

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Senior Bookkeeper who is comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day financial records of a sizeable business. They should be technically strong, particularly in Pastel, VAT, payroll and reconciliations, and capable of taking the books through to Trial Balance with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a business with a turnover of R50 million or more is essential.
• Salary negotiable based on experience.