Overview

Senior Bookkeeper Jobs in Kya Sand at Fresh Earth Gluten Free Bake House

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and proactive Senior Bookkeeper to manage the complete finance function across two growing businesses. The successful candidate will be responsible for full-cycle bookkeeping, statutory compliance, payroll, inventory control, financial reporting, cash flow management, and preparing the businesses for annual audits.

This is a hands-on role requiring a self-motivated individual who can work independently, maintain financial accuracy, and provide management with timely and reliable financial information.

Experience working with major South African retailers such as Pick n Pay, Checkers and Dis-Chem is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

  • Manage the full bookkeeping function for two businesses.
  • Process and reconcile all financial transactions.
  • Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
  • Maintain the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly trial balances.
  • Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
  • Assist with budgeting and financial analysis.
  • Ensure accurate financial records are maintained at all times.

Debtors & Creditors

  • Manage the complete debtors and creditors functions.
  • Process customer invoices and supplier payments.
  • Perform debtor collections and follow up on overdue accounts.
  • Reconcile customer and supplier accounts.
  • Resolve account queries promptly.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Stock Control

  • Manage and process monthly and annual stock takes.
  • Reconcile physical stock counts to accounting records.
  • Investigate and resolve stock variances.
  • Process stock journals and inventory adjustments.
  • Ensure inventory records are accurate and support operational requirements.

Cash Flow Management

  • Prepare and monitor weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.
  • Manage payment schedules.
  • Monitor cash inflows and outflows.
  • Optimise working capital across both businesses.
  • Provide recommendations to improve cash flow.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

  • Process monthly payroll.
  • Submit PAYE, UIF and SDL returns.
  • Prepare and submit EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations.
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns.
  • Assist with income tax administration.
  • Manage CIPC annual returns and company statutory compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with SARS and all relevant legislation.

Retail Account Management

  • Manage trading accounts with major retailers.
  • Process retailer claims, deductions, rebates and reconciliations.
  • Resolve retailer account discrepancies.
  • Understand retailer trading terms and payment cycles.
  • Experience with Pick n Pay, Checkers and Dis-Chem trading accounts is preferred.

Financial Reporting & Audit Preparation

  • Prepare monthly financial reports for management.
  • Prepare year-end reconciliations and supporting schedules.
  • Prepare all documentation required for annual external audits.
  • Liaise with external accountants and auditors.
  • Respond to audit queries and ensure audit readiness.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Minimum Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping.
  • Minimum 5 to 8 years’ experience in a senior bookkeeping role.
  • Proven experience managing the complete bookkeeping function independently.
  • Experience managing finances for multiple businesses.
  • Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, PAYE, EMP201, EMP501, income tax and CIPC compliance.
  • Experience with journal processing and month-end procedures.
  • Experience managing stock takes and inventory reconciliations.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, Pastel or QuickBooks.

Preferred Experience

  • FMCG, manufacturing, wholesale or retail industry experience.
  • Experience managing accounts for Pick n Pay, Checkers and Dis-Chem.
  • Strong debt collection experience.
  • Sage Evolution
  • Sage Pastel Payroll
  • Supplier management and negotiations.
  • Cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
  • Experience preparing businesses for annual external audits.

Key Competencies

  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • A-Team Player
  • Own Transport

Remuneration

  • Salary: R 30,000 – R35,000 CTC per month, depending on qualifications and experience.
  • Full-time, permanent position.

Pay: R30 000,00 – R35 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • What tools, software, or systems listed in the job post have you used professionally?

Education:

  • Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Full bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Bookkeeping Certificate or Diploma (Required)

Work Location: In person

Title: Senior Bookkeeper

Company: Fresh Earth Gluten Free Bake House

Location: Kya Sand

 

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