Bookkeeper

MID562

Company 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

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
• Vendor Communication & Payment Management
• Internal Controls & Audit Compliance
• Team Leadership & Cross-Department Collaboration