Senior Bookkeeper

About the role

A well-established manufacturing and retail entity is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to take full ownership of its financial records. The role supports the financial leadership by keeping the general ledger accurate and ensuring reliable monthly reporting in a high-output production environment. It is an in-office position with Monday to Thursday 08h00 – 16h45 and Friday 08h00 – 15h30.

Key responsibilities

• Execute full-function bookkeeping so that all financial transactions are accurately captured and reconciled up to the management accounts stage.
• Oversee the end-to-end debtors function, including new account configurations, complex query resolution and regular age analysis reviews to keep cash flow healthy.
• Perform detailed local and foreign currency cashbook reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register by processing additions and disposals and running quarterly reviews for balance sheet accuracy.
• Prepare and update monthly management accounts for the leadership team.
• Lead the month-end closing, finalising journals, accruals and reconciliations within strict manufacturing deadlines.

Required profile

• Minimum matric (National Certificate) is essential.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance (e.g. National Diploma or BCom) is preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role.
• Thorough understanding of basic accounting principles and deep knowledge of debtors' management, foreign currency reconciliations and fixed asset maintenance.

Required skills

• Highly proficient Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Proficiency in Syspro is a distinct advantage.

What we offer

• Total CTC includes basic salary, group life, disability, pension, medical aid and optional Gap Cover.