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A growing organisation based in Hilton is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to take full ownership of its day-to-day finance function. Recruited through Manpower SA, this permanent senior role is a hands-on opportunity for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and confident working independently through the month-end close.
About the company and the work
The employer is a growing organisation based in Hilton, and the recruitment is handled by Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd. The role covers the complete bookkeeping function: managing monthly accounts, supporting the month-end close, keeping financial reporting accurate, and overseeing key tax, payroll and cash flow processes. The listing location is shown as Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Central), while the organisation itself is based in Hilton and the role must be worked in-office in Hilton. The salary is not disclosed in the listing.
Role details and duties
Day to day, the Senior Bookkeeper processes invoices and manages monthly accounts, looks after bank accounts and payment loading, and performs bank, debtor and creditor reconciliations. The role also covers accruals, prepayments and month-end journals, payroll, VAT, PAYE and credit control, and preparing and submitting SARS returns and payments. Further duties include partner commission calculations and payments, staff expense claims and reimbursements, monitoring and managing cash flow and forecasting, assisting with budget preparation and budget versus actual reporting, preparing management accounts and other financial reports, maintaining the fixed asset register and calculating depreciation, taking full ownership of the month-end close process, and making sure financial records are accurate, complete and up to date.
Requirements
The listing states the following. Only what the source states is listed here.
- A BCom in Accounting.
- SAIPA or SAICA articles completed.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in a bookkeeping role.
- Proficiency in Sage Pastel.
- Proven ability to manage the month-end close independently.
- Solid working knowledge of SARS submissions, VAT, PAYE, payroll processes, credit control, and bank and ledger reconciliations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Able to work in-office in Hilton.
The listing also notes that only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on CareerJunction, and the safest way to apply is through the Apply button on this page, which leads to the original CareerJunction listing (reference CPT003730). Apply only through that original listing, and never pay anyone to be considered for a role.
Practical tips
Show your month-end close experience clearly, including the size and complexity of the books you have owned independently. Mention your Sage Pastel proficiency and give examples of SARS, VAT and PAYE submissions you have handled, since these are named directly in the requirements. Because the role is in-office in Hilton, confirm in your application that you can work there.
How the process works
Applications are made through the original CareerJunction listing linked from the Apply button on this page. The recruiter reviews applications against the stated requirements, including the BCom, completed articles and six years of bookkeeping experience, and only suitable candidates will be contacted about the next steps.
Important information
This page is an informational summary of the vacancy as advertised; it is not the employer’s own application page and it is not a job offer. The salary is undisclosed in the listing. Check the original advert for the complete wording before you apply.
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