Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper - Ballito, Durban

Recruiter:

Micah Govender Developments

Job Ref:

MGD2026-12

Date posted:

Friday, April 10, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Salary: R20,000 ctc

SUMMARY:
A group of companies is looking for an Accountant / Senior bookkeeper to join their offices based on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

Reconcile all loan balances and equity accounts
Prepare financial statements
Prepare year end work papers for tax return
Analyze Pastel and prepare year end journal entries
Problem solve with Pastel bookkeeping issues
Analyze and record Payroll entries in Pastel and tie out payroll and sales tax liabilities accordingly to filing reports
Provide excellent customer service to all clients and assist with client questions
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Reconciliation, including invoicing
Monthly QuickBooks Reconciliation of all banking & credit card accounts.

Requirements:

Matric
Accounting related degree / certificate
Reliable Transport
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
Moderate to advanced spreadsheet skills
Also able to work independently and take responsibility for tasks
Great attention to detail and communication skills
Computer confidence (experience with Microsoft excel and word a must)
Ability to analyze reports from outside systems and reconcile the relevant data to accounting records
Team player with a positive attitude
Expert in Pastel
Ability to understand and prepare journal entries
Experience with income tax preparation
Overtime hours required during busy seasons
Must be accurate and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Minimum 5 years Bookkeeping experience
Strong cost accounting fundamentals
Experience in an accounting environment is preferred.

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