Gauteng: Bookkeeper posted by Network Finance

Our client is looking for a hands-on professional who understands the full bookkeeping function — from daily processing through to reporting and compliance — with strong exposure to job costing and project tracking.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where your accuracy, financial insight, and ability to manage multiple moving parts will truly add value.

This role is based in Kempton Park.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including journals, general ledgers, and trial balances.
• Process and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash.
• Capture supplier and customer invoices, ensuring accurate processing of payments and receipts.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee the full AP and AR functions, ensuring timely supplier payments and effective debt collection.
• Engage with suppliers and customers regarding payment terms, outstanding balances, and billing queries.

Job Costing & Project Tracking

• Accurately allocate and monitor job costs and project-related expenses.
• Compile detailed job cost reports and collaborate with project managers to track project profitability.
• Ensure labour, materials, and overhead costs are correctly recorded and reported.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns accurately and on time.
• Assist with income tax submissions and liaise with tax authorities where required.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and audit requirements.

Reconciliations & Financial Reporting

• Perform general ledger and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including income statements and balance sheets.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for ongoing projects.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory movements, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Partner with operational teams to ensure inventory records remain accurate.
• Conduct regular stock takes and resolve variances.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to South African financial reporting standards and relevant industry regulations.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent errors or fraud.
• Assist during internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is audit-ready.

General Administration

• Maintain organised financial filing systems and documentation.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and financial institutions as required.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification (tertiary finance qualification advantageous).
• 3–5 years’ bookkeeping experience, preferably within construction or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of job costing and project-based accounting.
• Proficiency in financial systems such as Syspro.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong reconciliation abilities.

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