Bookkeeper – Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal

Location: Pinetown, office-based
Salary: Up to R25,000 per month, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
Employment: Initial three-month contract, with the intention to move into a permanent role
Start: As soon as possible; availability for a handover before 17 October is preferred

About the role

A growing business is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of the bookkeeping function for two related companies: a trading business and a manufacturing business.

This is a hands-on role for someone whose core experience is bookkeeping, rather than general administration with some finance duties. You will manage day-to-day financial processes, work with sensitive banking and payroll information, and provide guidance to a junior finance team member who assists with manual processing.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for both companies.
• Work with company bank accounts, reconciliations and payment loading.
• Manage payroll using PaySpace.
• Complete SARS submissions through eFiling.
• Maintain financial records and process transactions on Sage Pastel.
• Oversee routine debtors, creditors and related bookkeeping processes.
• Review work completed by the junior finance team member and provide guidance where needed.
• Keep financial processes organised as the businesses grow.

Requirements

• Solid, recent experience in a dedicated bookkeeping role.
• Confidence managing the bookkeeping function with limited supervision.
• Practical experience with Sage Pastel, PaySpace and SARS eFiling.
• Experience with banking processes, payment loading and payroll.
• Strong accuracy, discretion and the ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Ability to work full-time from the office in Pinetown.
• Availability to start promptly and participate in a handover would be advantageous.