387 Senior Bookkeeper jobs in South Africa

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

• 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 :
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience

Key Duties & Responsibilities :

• 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

Core Competencies :

• 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
• Internal Controls & Audit Compliance

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Are you meticulous with numbers and passionate about financial clarity? Join our dynamic team as a Bookkeeper , where you'll be instrumental in financial reporting and supporting the overall accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Collate, prepare and interpret reports.
• Review the accounts payable, and accounts receivable records.
• Inventory valuation and verification of count sheets.
• Ensuring tax compliance and compliance with statutory regulations.
• Audit process and ensuring financial statements are completed.
• Managing budgets and variance analysis.
• Implement internal controls and SOP’s.
• Liaising with the operations team
  
  

• 3 Years’ experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary Financial Management / Accounting qualification.
• Sound understanding of accounting concepts and a hands-on approach.
• 3 years’ experience on Sage 50/ Sage 200 or similar system.
• Previous experience in the FMCG, Fast Food or Retail sectors.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Restaurants

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Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Cape Town

Position Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join their team. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, and performing various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recording day-to-day financial transactions in the accounting system
• Reconciling bank statements and ensuring accuracy of financial data
• Preparing and delivering financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Processing payroll and ensuring compliance with tax regulations
• Maintaining confidentiality of financial information and adhering to company policies and procedures
• Providing support for audits and preparing documentation as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Bookkeeper or similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Knowledge of tax regulations and financial reporting requirements

Job Title: Bookkeeper
Salary Range: $2000 to $2500
Location - Remote (preference to South Africa)

About the Role:
Chastain Advisors is seeking a highly skilled QuickBooks expert to support financial operations, with a specific focus on managing integrations with payment platforms and industry-specific tools. The ideal candidate will have experience syncing and reconciling data between QuickBooks and systems such as Square, PayPal , and especially Towbook - the CRM/dispatch platform used by towing companies.Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting within QuickBooks Online or Desktop .
• Reconcile transactions across QuickBooks and third-party systems such as Square, PayPal, and Towbook .
• Review and match transactions from Towbook to corresponding entries in QuickBooks.
• Ensure integration syncs are functioning correctly and troubleshoot any issues with mismatched or missing data.
• Collaborate with the business owner and team to maintain financial accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Generate financial reports and assist with budgeting and cash flow monitoring as needed.

• Proven expertise in QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop versions).
• Experience with Square, PayPal, or similar payment platform integrations .
• Prior use or understanding of Towbook and its integration with QuickBooks is strongly preferred .
• Skilled in transaction reconciliation, journal entries , and cash flow accuracy .
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills related to financial systems and data consistency.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tools/systems, and ensure financial records are clean and accurate.

• Accounting or bookkeeping certification.
• Familiarity with the towing industry or service-based dispatch systems.
• Experience working with small businesses or startups in a support capac

Overview

Reference
Bookkeeper V&A

Salary
ZAR30,000 - ZAR40,000/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
15 July 2025

The Bookkeeper plays a pivotal role in the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our renewable energy Project Companies. This position is responsible for the precise management of all financial transactions, from Financial Close into Construction and ultimately Operations. The Bookkeeper ensures the meticulous recording and reporting of financial data, providing indispensable insights that underpin strategic decision-making and contribute directly to the sustainable growth of our clean energy initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Record Financial Transactions
• Accurately entering all daily financial activities, including revenue, expenses, purchases, sales, invoices, and payments, into the accounting system
• Accounts Payable Management
• Processing and tracking invoices from suppliers and vendors
• Ensuring timely payments to avoid late fees and maintain good vendor relationships.
• Reconciling vendor statements
• Bank Reconciliations
• Regularly comparing the company's internal financial records with bank statements to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Maintaining and updating the company's general ledger, which is the main record of all financial transactions
• Financial Reporting
• Assist in preparation of quarterly management accounts of Project Companies
• Tax Preparation
• Assisting with the preparation of tax returns by ensuring accurate and organized financial records. This often involves working closely with Accountants
• Tracking Renewable Energy Credits (REC's) and Government Incentives
• Renewable energy companies often benefit from various government incentives, grants, and the sale of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). The bookkeeper needs to track these accurately.
• Understanding the financial implications and reporting requirements related to these incentives
• Depreciation and Amortization of Assets
• Assist with depreciation and amortization calculations

• Accuracy and Completeness of Financial Records.
• Timely and Accurate Financial Reporting.
• Effective Cash Management.
• Compliance with Accounting Standards and Regulations.
• Fixed Asset Management.
• Support for Audits and Tax Filings.
• Data Integrity and Confidentiality

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Accounting field

• Maintaining accurate and organized records.
• Facilitating reconciliations.
• Understanding of tax principles.
• Preparing preliminary financial statements.
• Retrieving and presenting supporting documentation.
• First point of contact and support in respect of audits and queries relating thereto.
• Identifying and correcting errors proactively.
• Understanding and applying internal controls and flagging deviations.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Spreadsheet proficiency.
• Data entry accuracy

• Communication Skills: Clear and concise written and verbal communication for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., explaining discrepancies, requesting information).
• Integrity and Confidentiality: High ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Reliability & Dependability: Consistent performance and adherence to schedules.
• Adaptability: Ability to learn new software, processes, and adapt to changes in regulations or company needs.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments (e.g., project managers, operations, HC).
• Initiative: Proactively identifying areas for improvement in processes

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Johannesburg

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:
Hire Resolve is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to join our client's finance/accounting team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bookkeeping and accounting practices, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing financial reports for management.

Responsibilities:

• Bank processing and reconciliations
• Full-function creditors and debtors reconciliation
• General administration - Ability to set up procedures for Clients to follow for best accounting practices
• Petty cash processing and reconciliations
• Inventory processing and adjustments
• Intercompany loan account journal entries and reconciliation
• Shareholder loan reconciliation
• Post journal entries for accrued expenses
• Understanding of VAT requirements and preparation of VAT reports and supporting documents
• Ability to reconcile VAT control account and VAT201 to Turnover amounts
• Accounting Packages - Sage Accounting, Pastel Partner, Xero
• Intermediate Excel Skills.
• Preparation of Management accounts/reports
• Calculation of Provisional taxes
• Preparation of fixed asset register and accounting for depreciation
• Maintaining Financial transactions - General Ledger understanding and ability to correct misallocations.
• Prepare accounts for Financial statements to be drafted
• Assisting clients with queries and other requests

About the job: Bookkeeper

Our Client is a dynamic and vibrant player in South Africa's life insurance industry. We're passionate about life insurance and the good it can do. In the digital era, people are collaborating, co-creating, and sharing like never before. Consumers want to take charge and customize every part of their world to meet their needs. We're applying these same principles to life insurance cover to create products that better meet our client's needs. Our needs-matched life insurance is a first in the industry. It is made just for you at the start and changes as your life changes.

Who you'll report to:

You'll be based at our Enterprise, Risk, and Risk division at our Gqeberha office. You'll report to our Manager: Operational Finance who is accountable for corporate finance functions.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

1. Month End Reporting
2. Assisting with Month-end Journals
3. Cash and Cash flow management
4. Month-end requirements including:
1. Right of Use Asset Journal
2. Accrual, provision & Prepaid Journals
3. Loan & Interest Journal
4. Cashbook process & reconciliation
5. Distribution Journals
6. GRV processing & AP supplier reconciliations
7. Balancing debtor control accounts and age analysis
8. Balancing commission control
9. Reinsurance & Reserves Journals
10. Payroll journals
11. Investment journals
12. Back uploading payments, claims, and commissions on our online banking
5. Balance sheet reconciliations
6. Assisting with internal and external audit requirements
7. Assisting with general accounting and reconciliations
8. Banking Administration
9. VAT Management
10. Get involved in ad-hoc projects

1. Strong understanding of accounting
2. Self-motivated and proactive
3. Good attention to detail
4. Enjoys problem-solving and finding better ways to do things
5. Team Player but able to work independently
6. Good time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines
7. Self-driven with a 'Make it happen' attitude
8. Excellent standard of output
9. Able to work well under pressure
10. Friendly and professional manner

Role Summary

We're seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with a strong background in accounting principles and a sharp eye for detail, particularly in inventory management and transaction posting . The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with in-house software (like our platform, Auto Soft), handling day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, and confidently communicating with clients.
Key Responsibilities

• Accurately record and manage inventory entries - ensuring all stock movement, purchases, and sales are correctly captured in the system
• Handle daily transactions , including invoicing, receipts, payments, and account reconciliations
• Post journal entries and maintain ledgers in alignment with accounting standards
• Liaise with internal teams and client-facing contacts to resolve discrepancies or provide updates on account statuses
• Maintain organized financial records and assist in preparing monthly and quarterly reports
• Work within Auto Soft (our proprietary system) or similar platforms to update and manage records
• Support audits and end-of-year financial reviews through accurate and up-to-date data

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, preferably in a product/inventory-based business
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and transaction posting
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles (intermediate to advanced level)
• Comfortable with accounting software and adaptable to using custom/in-house systems
• Excellent written and spoken English - this is a client-facing role
• High attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information confidentially

• Experience in the automotive or retail sector
• Previous use of custom or niche accounting software platforms
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or a related field

Are you a numbers-savvy professional with an eye for detail and a passion for working in the world of eyewear fashion? Our client based in Pinelands is needing an experienced and meticulous accounting expert to manage their financial operations.

Duties are from ledger maintenance and reconciliations to payroll and reporting. Excellent opportunity to bring clarity to the finance portfolio, while supporting a brand that values style and innovation.

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA) is advantageous but not required
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar accounting or financial role
• Proven track record of working with accounting systems and software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and document management skills
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with spreadsheets for financial analysis and reconciliations
• Able to meet strict deadlines for reconciliations, payroll, and reporting
• Experience with payroll software such as ESS Payroll or Sage Payroll advantageous
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data entry and record keeping
• Solid understanding of cost allocation methods and expense tracking
• Understanding of tax compliance requirements (e.g., VAT submissions, PAYE)
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach to financial discrepancies

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ledger Accuracy & Maintenance (General and Subsidiary)

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger and posting to relevant ledgers.
• Review ledger accounts identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.

Expense Management & Cost Allocation

• Process all business expenses & ensure accurately reflected in subsidiary ledgers.
• Correctly allocate expenses to the relevant cost centres (e.g., marketing, rent, utilities)

Invoice & Procurement Verification

• Verify all incoming invoices against corresponding GRVs and Purchase Orders.
• Ensure supplier accounts are credited & expense accounts are debited correctly.

Bank & Transaction Reconciliations

• Reconcile speed point transactions for all stores with their respective bank accounts,
• Identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Reconcile daily store cash-ups with bank deposits and the main bank account
• Verifying cash receipts are debited & credited to relevant accounts in GL, investigating and correcting any variances.
• Complete bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts monthly as per deadline.

Payroll & Financial Administration Support

• Assist with payroll administration, including preparing accurate payroll data on time.
• Ensure timely submission of PAYE and the accurate generation of salary slips.
• Maintain retrievable record-keeping system for audit trails debit/credit entries Financial Reporting Support & Compliance
• Provide comprehensive ledger information, detailed reconciliations, and supporting documentation for all accounts as requested by the Financial Manager.
• Respond promptly to queries from Executive team regarding financial data, specific ledger balances, or reconciliation items to facilitate informed financial decision-making.
• Apply strict compliance with all relevant tax deadlines and financial regulations
• Support internal & external audits by providing accurate and complete financial records