Overview
Bookkeeper Jobs in Johannesburg at Primedia Recruiter
Key purpose of role
The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing day-to-day transactions, and supporting the finance function with timely reporting. The role ensures compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and statutory requirements while providing reliable financial information to support decision-making.
Key performance areas
Monthly reporting and accounting:
Processing of approved purchase orders and invoices on Sage on time to ensure that monthly deadlines are met
Allocate expenses accurately to cost centers and projects.
Allocate and process bank statement transactions
Dispatching invoices, statements and supplier recons, ensuring there are no discrepancies.
Processing and maintenance of cashbook in line with cashflow management
Supporting the prizes team through timely and accurate reconciliation and reporting on outstanding prizes
Payroll support through reconciliation and provision of accurate and complete information related to the staff loan control account
Assistance in relation to bi-annual fixed asset verifications
Intercompany loan accounts maintenance
Capturing/importing of operating Journals
Submission of payroll deductions in line with payroll deadlines
Foreign currency payments
Monthly accruals
Maintenance of monthly schedules for income tax purposes
Reconciliation and payment of creditors
Monthly travel recon
Assisting with special projects when required
General administration duties
Insurance claims – management
Month-end reporting and statutory compliance:
Reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards
Balance sheet reconciliations preparation
Processing of journals including accruals and provisions
Monitoring and correct allocation of expenditure
Assist with VAT calculations and submissions
Prepare monthly financial schedules including accruals and prepayments.
Provide supporting documents for audits (internal and external).
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and relevant regulations.
BEE Compliance:
Obtain and maintain valid BBBEE certificates for all suppliers.
Ensure that monthly BBBEE reports are compiled to ensure compliance and timeous decision making on procurement.
Provide support to Group team with all required information for BBBEE assessment
Administrative and support functions:
Maintain proper filing of financial documents (electronic and physical).
Assist with procurement processes and vendor onboarding.
Support the Finance Manager and accountants with ad hoc tasks, reports, and analysis.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum required qualification:
Certificate / diploma in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance
Qualifications considered advantageous:
Degree in accounting or equivalent
Minimum years of experience:
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as a bookkeeper or similar role
Additional role requirements:
- Proficiency in MS Office (Microsoft Excel, Word) and basic data analysis.
- Proficiency with accounting software (SAGE)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team, independently and to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Energetic and enthusiasm
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
Suitable candidates will be selected in accordance with Primedia’s Employment Equity Policy. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Send your detailed CV to broadcastingcareers@primedia. co.za’ > [email protected] with the Subject Line “ Bookkeeper (PMS) ”. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2026 .
Title: Bookkeeper
Company: Primedia Recruiter
Location: Johannesburg
