Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full bookkeeping function, ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, and timely reporting. This role requires a high level of accuracy, strong accounting knowledge, and the ability to work independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform the full bookkeeping function from source documents to balance sheet
- Manage debtors and creditors, including invoicing and payment allocations
- Prepare and perform bank, supplier, and general ledger reconciliations
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure statutory compliance
- Process payroll and prepare payroll-related reports
- Prepare balance sheets and assist with management accounts
- Support external audits and liaise with auditors when required
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to accounting standards and deadlines
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Senior Bookkeeper role
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Demonstrated experience with the full bookkeeping function up to balance sheet
- Solid knowledge of VAT, payroll, and reconciliations
- Experience working with accounting software
- High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
Package & Benefits
- Basic salary: R25,000 – R35,000 per month (depending on experience)
- Pension fund
- Medical aid
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief motivation outlining their relevant experience.
How to Apply
Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.
About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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