PAM 18070 - Bookkeeper (Freight) – East Rand

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

PAM 18070 - Bookkeep..

Date posted:

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Bookkeeper (Freight) – East Rand

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Procurement and logistics company.

Job Description

Your duties will encompass:

Manage full Accounts Payable & Receivable cycles, including reconciliations, collections, and supplier queries.
Oversee General Ledger, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Handle bank and cash management, EFT processing, and cash flow forecasting.
Support payroll journals, statutory deductions, and leave provisions.
Ensure tax compliance (VAT/GST, withholding tax) and assist with audits.
Prepare management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Qualifications

Degree in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Financial Management.
Professional certifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, SAICA, ICB).

Skills

Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping to trial balance experience.
Strong background in freight forwarding, logistics, or shipping finance.
Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
Freight Management Systems (Cargowise One, Descartes, Magaya, Softlink, Oracle OTM).
Accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, Dynamics, Pastel).
Advanced Microsoft Excel and exposure to Power BI for reporting.

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