Senior Bookkeeper

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Bookkeeper with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience to manage our day-to-day financial engine. This role is perfect for a technical “doer” who enjoys the precision of balancing complex ledgers, managing international currency transactions, and ensuring payroll is flawless. The successful candidate will be the primary operator of our Syspro and Sage environment.

• Technical Bookkeeping & Syspro Management
• Full function to Trial Balance. Maintain accurate records across all ledgers (GL, AP, AR)
• Foreign Exchange (FX):
  Process foreign supplier payments, manage Forward Exchange Contracts (FEC’s), and perform monthly evaluations on foreign bank accounts and ledgers.
• Reconciliation: GL and inter-company reconciliations
• Debtors’ collections and customer pricing:
  Ensure monthly pricing updates are actioned, and account corrections are done.
• Cashbook entries and reconciliation
• Online Banking, receipts, and payments
• Oversee accounts payable (Local and foreign)

• (Sage) End-to-End Payroll:
  Run the full monthly payroll cycle for 140 employees using Sage Payroll.
• Year-end Returns:
  Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns accurately and on time.
• Year-End Procedures:
  Manage the mid-year and year-end payroll tax submission (IRP5s) via eFiling/Easy File.

• Advanced Excel:
  Maintain complex spreadsheets for statistical data and financial tracking using Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Audit Readiness:
  Prepare clear, organized audit files and provide supporting documentation for annual external audits.
• System Integrity:
  Ensure the Syspro database remains clean and that all financial periods are closed correctly.

• NQF 4-5 with 10+ years of experience in a Senior Bookkeeping role (Manufacturing/Industrial preferred)
• Expert-level proficiency in Syspro and Sage Payroll (Mandatory)
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate large data sets
• Proven experience in multi-currency accounting and FX revaluations

• Comprehensive knowledge of South African tax laws and regulations (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL)
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team
• Openness to explore AI and working SMART
• Familiarity with local financial reporting standards and audit preparation