Bookkeeper

Reference: 11119 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Job Description: 

• Manage full bookkeeping function up to balance sheet level.
• Prepare and finalise monthly management accounts.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and audit-ready.
• Oversee debtors and creditors bookkeeping functions.
• Process VAT reconciliations and submissions.
• Manage full payroll function, including statutory returns for employees.
• Handle HR and payroll administration using Pastel Payroll.
• Perform reconciliations, including overseas creditor accounts.
• Report directly to the Managing Director.
• Maintain overall financial control and reporting accuracy.
• Support financial compliance and month-end processes.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 10 years’ bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Strong ability to take books up to balance sheet level.
• Excellent knowledge of Sage Pastel (Version 19).
• Experience with Pastel Payroll.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Ability to ensure financials are audit-ready.
• Knowledge of VAT reconciliations and submissions.
• Knowledge of import VAT advantageous.
• Strong leadership and supervisory ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and report directly to senior management.
• Experience in payroll and statutory compliance functions.

How to Apply: 

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful. 

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