Midrand: Office Administrator / Bookkeeper

Qualifications Matric Requirements 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a senior role Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and financial reporting Proficiency with SAGE Evolution & Syspro Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or equivalent spreadsheet tools Experience of handling administrative tasks in a small to mid-sized organisation Comfortable communicating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams Demonstrated experience managing and supervising staff, including setting expectations, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues Worked in a manufacturing environment preferable Duties Teach and share knowledge with immediate colleagues and others as and when required. Be open to learning and keep up to date with developments in accounting. Participate in scheduled, ad-hoc and on the job training and mentoring sessions by being present and focused Engage with your team and management regularly Set the tone for self-discipline and be an example to others Understand and practice the values expressed in our “Values and Principles” document Bookkeeping & Financial Management Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger entries Process accounts payable and accounts receivable low volumes Reconcile bank, credit card, and customer accounts daily Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for use by Auditors Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow tracking Assist with stock control & stock forecasting Support payroll processing and benefits administration Price integrity loading of prices Discount control Inter-company stock transfers/invoicing/pricing Submit and adhere to a timetable of critical dates for VAT Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, internal controls & legal requirements – limited Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, or tax professionals as needed – limited Administrative Support Manage invoices, purchase orders, and expense documentation Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems as per group policy Assist with scheduling, correspondence, and internal documentation Identify and improve administrative and financial processes Customer Interaction Respond to customer enquiries related to billing, invoices, or account status Resolve payment discrepancies, returns & refunds in a professional and courteous manner Coordinate with internal teams to ensure customer issues are handled efficiently Handle customer walk-ins and telephonic enquiries when needed Represent the company positively in all customer interactions