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Senior Bookkeeper Jobs in Germiston, South Africa at Time Personnel
Location: Germiston
Senior Bookkeeper position available in Germiston.
Are you a skilled Bookkeeper with at least five years’ experience handling Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cashbooks, Forecasting, and Budgeting?
Our client, an international leader in hardware products, is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Senior Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate must be fluent in both English and Afrikaans, possess a strong commitment to financial accuracy, and demonstrate the initiative to identify and implement process improvements.
Experience with Syspro is highly advantageous, and a solid understanding of financial best practices is essential to succeed in this role.
Requirements:
Matric, relevant qualifications
Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience, preferably with exposure to international trade
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Proficient with SYSPRO and MS Office (essential)
Great attention to detail
Committed and reliable
Good communication, organisational and planning skills
Ability to manage time, work independently, and implement processes and procedures
Ability to work under pressure
Confidentiality and trustworthiness
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly documented
Capture and process financial transactions in Syspro efficiently
Manage and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accuracy
Process invoices, banking transactions, payments (local and foreign), and receipts
Supervise the Debtors accounting processes and personnel
Reconcile Debtors accounts and ensure timely collections
Process cash sales banking and reconciliations
Capture customer payments accurately
Conduct credit control to manage overdue accounts
Perform new customer credit checks and assess creditworthiness
Maintain the cashbook and reconcile company bank statements
Identify and resolve any discrepancies in financial transactions
Manage petty cash transactions and reconciliations
Calculate wages, overtime, and statutory deductions
Prepare and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns in compliance with SARS regulations
Handle month-end journal entries and adjustments
Prepare and submit VAT
201, provisional tax, and annual tax returns
Ensure SARS compliance across all tax-related filings
Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
Assist management with financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
Maintain and enforce financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Assist with internal and external audits, liaising with accountants and auditors
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and track asset movements
Manage insurance claims and fleet card transactions
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Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Company: Time Personnel
Location: Germiston, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections), Accounting (Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections)
