Senior Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
NEW VACANCY!!!!
Our Client in the Automotive Industry has a new vacancy for a Senior Bookkeeper. Based in Coega (Port Elizabeth)

POSITION INFO:

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all bookkeeping functions, including maintaining financial records, posting transactions, and ensuring legal and statutory compliance.
• Maintain subsidiary accounts, reconcile entries, and transfer summaries to the general ledger.
• Prepare trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Define product and operational costs and maintain accurate historical financial records.
• Prepare month-end journal entries for approval and assist with month-end reporting.
• Prepare financial reports by analysing and summarising financial data and trends.
• Ensure compliance with SARS and other statutory requirements and advise management on required actions.

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
• Develop and manage depreciation schedules.
• Ensure timely capitalisation of fixed assets.

• Process invoices and reconcile creditor accounts to statements.
• Prepare and process creditor payments.
• Process intercompany invoices and reconcile intercompany balances.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Qualification in Financial Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, including creditors and debtors functions.
• Experience with SAP and EMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software (minimum 3 years).

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, planning, and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proactive, flexible, reliable, and responsible.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines effectively.