Senior Bookkeeper

• An established company in the agricultural industry is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with 12–15 years’ experience in a similar role and solid hands-on experience using Sage 50C Pastel Partner. A strong understanding of bookkeeping to trial balance, VAT legislation and SARS eFiling is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all bookkeeping functions through to trial balance, ensuring accurate and timeous processing of financial transactions
• Process customer invoices, supplier purchase notes, cash books, payroll journals and authorised correcting journals
• Reconcile bank accounts, customer and supplier accounts, VAT, diesel rebates, rations and personal expenses on a monthly basis
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns and diesel rebate claims via SARS eFiling following the necessary internal approvals
• Monitor debtor and creditor age analyses, follow up outstanding accounts and resolve customer, supplier and SARS queries
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and proof of delivery, ensuring compliance with SARS tax invoice requirements
• Allocate transactions to the correct general ledger, customer and supplier accounts, and prepare monthly cost analysis schedules
• Assist the CFO with month-end processing, financial reporting, budget-versus-actual analysis and explanations for variances
• Capture annual budgets on Pastel and assist with provisional tax information, statistical returns and external audit requirements
• Load payments on the banking system for approval and maintain accurate supporting documentation, filing systems and daily Pastel cloud backups

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) and Accounting
• 12–15 years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping role
• At least 10 years’ processing experience using Sage 50C Pastel Partner
• Proven experience in bookkeeping to trial balance
• Strong knowledge of VAT regulations, SARS eFiling and financial reconciliations
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability and organisational skills
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve queries and work accurately under pressure while meeting strict deadlines
• A team-oriented approach and willingness to assist with additional duties when required
• Must reside in Scottburgh, Umkomaas, Amanzimtoti, Pennington or surrounding areas