Senior Bookkeeper Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Accounting

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of bookkeeping experience.
Extensive experience within the manufacturing industry is essential.
Strong experience in manufacturing costing and cost control.
Proven experience working with bills of quantities (BOQs).
Solid understanding of production costs, materials, labour, and overhead allocations.
Experience with inventory accounting, stock control, and reconciliations.
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full bookkeeping function, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Perform day-to-day bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
Conduct regular bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with management accounts.
Manage and monitor manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labour, production expenses, and overheads.
Prepare, analyse, and maintain bills of quantities (BOQs) to support accurate costing and pricing.
Perform product costing and cost allocation to determine accurate manufacturing costs.
Monitor inventory, stock movements, and work-in-progress balances.
Investigate costing variances and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
Assist with budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial forecasting.
Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
Maintain accurate financial documentation and assist with audit requirements.
Work closely with production and management teams to ensure accurate costing information and financial control.

Skills and Competencies

In-depth understanding of manufacturing accounting and bookkeeping.
Strong technical knowledge of costing, BOQs, and inventory management.
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Strong analytical and financial problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Good communication and organisational skills.
A hands-on approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.