Port Elizabeth: Senior Bookkeeper – Coega posted by Headhunters

Our client, in the manufacturing industry and a prominent brand; is seeking to employ an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their Finance team based in Coega.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Financial Accounting or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, creditors and debtors functions
• Experience working with SAP and EMA systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software (minimum 3 years)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, organisational, and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the full bookkeeping function, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.
• Maintain records of financial transactions by establishing accounts and posting entries in line with legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain bookkeeping systems, chart of accounts, and accounting procedures.
• Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Reconcile subsidiary accounts and balances regularly.
• Maintain the general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
• Prepare trial balances and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Define and monitor various product and operational costs.
• Maintain historical financial records and documentation.
• Prepare all month-end journal entries for approval by the Finance Manager.
• Compile and prepare financial reports by analysing account information and trends.
• Ensure compliance with SARS and statutory requirements, including filing reports and advising management on required actions.
• Perform bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting processes.
• Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register.
• Develop and manage depreciation schedules.
• Ensure timely capitalisation of fixed assets.
• Process creditor invoices and reconcile creditor accounts to statements.
• Prepare and process creditor payments.
• Manage debtors and intercompany transactions, including invoicing and reconciliations.
• Reconcile intercompany balances accurately and timeously.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.