Bookkeeper
- Vereeniging, Gauteng
- R18,000-22,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
MID562Company Overview:A leading logistics company is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Bookkeeper to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of financial expertise, high-volume creditors experience, and the ability to lead, improve and manage financial systems and processes within the Automotive industry.Minimum Requirements:
- Educational Background:
- National Senior Certificate
- ICB Financial Accounting
- Experience:
- 10+ years in finance roles with a minimum of 3–5 years in a senior/supervisory finance role
- Experience managing a creditors book between R50–R80 million
- Hands-on experience with high-value cashbook management
- Proven team leadership (supervised 7+ finance/admin staff)
- Automotive industry experience highly advantageous
- Computer Systems & Software:
- Advanced Excel – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Financial Modelling
- Pastel, SAP, Outlook.
- Strong ERP and financial systems experience
- Full-function finance and creditors management, including processing, reconciliations, dispute resolution, and supplier payments
- Oversee intercompany transactions, depreciation management, and fixed asset registers
- Perform monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and cashbook management
- Ensure accurate SARS submissions including PAYE, VAT201, EMP201, IRP and statutory compliance
- Handle full cash flow planning, forecasting, and budget preparation
- Supervise ordering, loading, and tracking of stock and inventory, with full control over stock and cost management
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and GAAP, audit preparation, and internal controls
- Maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely payment processing
- Lead and mentor a finance team (creditors/debtors/admin), ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Drive digital and systems transformation projects, enhancing reporting and workflow automation
- Full Finance Function & Systems Management
- High-Volume Creditors & Debtors Oversight
- Advanced MS Excel & SAP Proficiency
- Fixed Assets & Depreciation
- Intercompany Transactions & Reconciliations
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
- Journal Entries & High-Value Cashbook Management
- SARS Submissions (PAYE, VAT201, EMP201, IRP)
- Cash Flow & Cost Management
- Stock Control, Ordering & Inventory Tracking
- Vendor Communication & Payment Management
- Internal Controls & Audit Compliance
- Team Leadership & Cross-Department Collaboration