Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper job vacancy in Parow, Cape Town.

Our client is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper responsible for maintaining accurate financial records up to trial balance/balance sheet working on SAGE.

You will have hands‑on experience with inventory and stock control, debtors and creditors management, and the ability to support month‑end and year‑end reporting processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) – Relevant Bookkeeping / Accounting qualification.
• BCom (Accounting) or studying towards is advantageous.
• 5 years plus experience of bookkeeping with at least 2–3 years in a senior role.
• Proven experience in the distribution, wholesale, FMCG, or logistics industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Pastel Partner / Sage.
• Experience with inventory‑heavy environments and multi‑warehouse operations.
• Sound knowledge of South African tax legislation and SARS eFiling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping/ Accounting to Balance Sheet on SAGE.
• Financial Processing & Bookkeeping.
• Team & Process Management – Supervise and mentor junior bookkeepers, debtors, and creditors clerks.
• Process daily transactions on Sage, including journals, cashbook entries, and general ledger postings.
• Reconcile all bank accounts, petty cash, credit cards, and inter‑company loan accounts.
• Manage and post month‑end journals, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
• Ensure correct allocation of costs to relevant cost centres, branches, or product divisions.
• Debtors (Accounts Receivable) Creditors (Accounts Payable).
• Oversee processing of supplier invoices, GRVs, and payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies with procurement and warehouse teams.
• Manage foreign creditor payments, forex transactions, and import‑related costs (where applicable).
• Inventory & Stock Control – Reconcile inventory movements between Sage and the warehouse management system.
• Statutory & Compliance Reporting & Month‑End.