Midrand: Office Administrator / Bookkeeper posted by Objective Personnel

About the Role

Objective Personnel is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Office Administrator/Bookkeeper to join our team in Midrand. As a key member of our administrative team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional bookkeeping and financial management services to support the growth and success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Matric
• 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