Senior Bookkeeper and Inventory Controller

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN002898/LP

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A global leader in the supply of high-tech machinery for manufacturing, packaging, filter production, and tobacco-based products is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper and Inventory Controller to join their team in Germiston, Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
The successful candidate will be responsible for bookkeeping up to audit stage, along with inventory processing and control.

Requirements:

Matric Certificate
Relevant Diploma/ Certificate Bookkeeping/ Finance or other
+-10 years’ working experience in Senior Bookkeeping
Proven experience with SAGE Evolution Accounting Package – an advantage
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Tenacity, flexibility and ability to meet strict and tight deadlines essential
Experience working within a - Multinational and Intercompany Transactions- an advantage
Foreign Exchange and Rate of Exchange transactions – an advantage
Must have own transport

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Maintain complete and accurate financial records up to Balance Sheet
General ledger and lead sheet maintenance
Account Receivables & Customer ledger processing and reconciliations
Account Payables & Supplier ledger processing and reconciliations
Bank and payment preparation and reconciliations. Foreign Exchange Transactions
Credit card statements and expense claim reconciliations
Process monthly journals and adjustments
Maintain fixed asset register
Assist with month-end and year-end processes, journals and reconciliations

Inventory Management:

Manage inventory control systems and processes
Experience in a company having Inventory holding - an advantage
Customer Liaison for spares orders
Quotations, orders, invoices, stock preparation and distribution.
Plan and oversee stock takes

Other:

Visa and travel planning and control
Back-Office support and ad hoc administrative duties
General Office orders – refreshments, canteen and stationery

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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