Senior Bookkeeper

To maintain and update the fixed asset register and develop and implement internal financial controls and procedures to improve, an established company in Mbombela, Mpumalanga is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper.

The working environment is collaborative, well-resourced, and focused on results. There is genuine scope to shape the role and make it your own. Integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset are at the core of how the team works. Think you are a good fit? Send your CV through and introduce yourself.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Automate recurring journal entries, reconciliation templates, and management report generation using advanced Excel functionality and accounting system capabilities to streamline month-end close processes and reduce manual effort.
• Participate in system upgrade and implementation projects by testing financial modules, validating data migration accuracy, and providing user acceptance feedback to the project team to ensure a smooth transition to new systems.
• Conduct regular reviews of accounts payable and receivable processes to identify control weaknesses, reduce processing errors, and implement improvements that enhance operational efficiency while reducing fraud risk and financial losses.
• Develop, document, and implement internal financial controls and standard operating procedures across the finance function to strengthen the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting and safeguard organisational assets.

Statutory Compliance & Tax

• Assist with the preparation of provisional tax computations biannually and the annual income tax return, liaising with external tax practitioners to ensure full compliance with the Income Tax Act and minimising risk of penalties.
• Handle the preparation and submission of PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns to SARS on a monthly basis, ensuring employee tax deductions and employer contributions are correctly calculated, reconciled, and remitted within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns via SARS eFiling within prescribed deadlines, reconciling the VAT control account to the general ledger and maintaining supporting documentation for audit verification and tax authority inspections.

• A bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting, financial management, or a closely related field from a recognised institution.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to investigate and resolve complex reconciling items independently.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail with ability to identify and correct discrepancies in large volumes of financial data.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting VAT returns via eFiling and maintaining knowledge of tax legislation changes.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively during peak reporting periods such as month-end.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, or Xero, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.