Financial Services

Senior Bookkeeper

Pro Talent·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Contract

Financial ServicesFull TimeContract

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Bookkeeper to join an established and growing business in Durban.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full bookkeeping function and must be confident working independently in a high-volume environment. This is a key position requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience working in a business with a minimum annual turnover of R50 million, with strong Pastel experience and the ability to manage the accounts through to Trial Balance.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric
Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification will be advantageous
5+ years' relevant bookkeeping experience
Proven experience working in a company with R50 million+ annual turnover
Strong Pastel experience - essential
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping processes
Experience taking accounts up to Trial Balance
Strong VAT knowledge and experience
Experience with VAT reconciliations and submissions
Strong payroll processing experience
Excellent Excel skills
SARS and eFiling experience
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Key Responsibilities

Full bookkeeping function from source documents through to Trial Balance
Processing of all accounting transactions
Bank reconciliations and cashbook processing
Debtors and creditors
General ledger maintenance
Supplier and customer reconciliations
Monthly accounting reconciliations
Preparation of Trial Balance
VAT calculations, reconciliations and submissions
SARS eFiling
Payroll processing and related reconciliations
PAYE, UIF and other payroll-related submissions
Processing and reconciliation of journals
Fixed asset and depreciation schedules
Monthly management account preparation/support
Assist with year-end preparation and audit requirements
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
Identify and resolve discrepancies and accounting variances
Provide financial information and reports to management when required

Skills & Competencies

Strong Pastel skills
Advanced bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
Strong VAT and payroll knowledge
Excellent reconciliation skills
High level of numerical accuracy
Strong Excel skills
Organised and deadline-driven
Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to take ownership of the accounting function

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Senior Bookkeeper who is comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day financial records of a sizeable business. They should be technically strong, particularly in Pastel, VAT, payroll and reconciliations, and capable of taking the books through to Trial Balance with minimal supervision.
Experience in a business with a turnover of R50 million or more is essential.
Salary negotiable based on experience.

Key skills

Matric

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