Senior Bookkeeper
Professional Recruitment Partners
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: R55,000 – R62,000 CTC (inclusive of Medical Aid and Pension)
Systems: SAP & Excel
Reporting To: Financial DirectorJob Purpose:The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for full-function accounting processes, including sales reporting, debtors and creditors management, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliations, VAT submissions, and payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of SAP, exceptional Excel skills, and extensive experience in end-to-end bookkeeping within a manufacturing or engineering environment.Key Responsibilities: Sales Reporting & AnalysisCompile Sales Invoice Schedule from Sales Department.Export monthly invoices from SAP and analyse in Excel.Prepare salesperson breakdowns, file reconciled reports.Prepare sales lists for FI reconciliation and draft pipeline reports.Upload order intake and preliminary figures to group portal.DebtorsAllocate and post receipts from bank statements into SAP.Handle foreign currency transactions (e.g., Euro customers).Maintain prepaid schedules and debtor ageing reports.Prepare monthly statements and initiate follow-ups.Reconcile debtor receipts with bank and escalate discrepancies.CreditorsPost non-stock supplier invoices into SAP.Reconcile supplier accounts to statements.Process EFT payments, including international transfers.Fixed AssetsRecord additions/disposals on SAP’s Fixed Asset Module.Maintain Excel-based fixed asset register.Run monthly depreciation, file reports and supporting documentation.BankingDownload and reconcile monthly bank statements.Post all receipts, payments, and debit orders into SAP.Validate balances against General Ledger and file accordingly.Petty CashManage disbursements and monthly reconciliations.Journal expenses into G/L and verify balances.Monthly Journals & ReconciliationsPost monthly accruals, provisions, and adjustments.Journalise items such as audit fees, bonuses, prepaid travel, and commissions.VATExtract reports from SAP and reconcile with invoices/expenses.Submit VAT201 via SARS e-Filing and ensure timely EFT payments.Maintain proper documentation for audits.Payroll (Full Function)Add/remove employees and capture monthly payroll figures.Generate reports, print payslips, and perform backups.Reconcile payroll accounts to the G/L.Submit EMP201 for PAYE/UIF/SDL and pension contributions.Year-End / Audit PreparationUpdate leave provisions, reconcile salary accounts.Finalise asset register and reconcile to SAP reports.Post year-end journals (e.g., for obsolete stock, warranties).Provide all necessary documentation to auditors on request.Annual ResponsibilitiesTrial Balance upload to Group Portal (Year-End).Skills Development reconciliation (April).WCC Assessment (May).Employment Equity reporting (October).SARS-compliant travel expenses breakdown (Year-End).Minimum Requirements:Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a Senior Bookkeeping role.Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel.Solid understanding of payroll systems, VAT, EMP201, and year-end processes.Analytical, highly organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.