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Bookkeeping Manager

Bookkeeping Manager

Pillango PlacementsJohannesburg, South Africa
6 days ago
Job description

You will be responsible for managing the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance, overseeing junior finance staff, and ensuring accurate financial records and reconciliations.

The role requires a detail-oriented and experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills to manage daily finance operations, ensure compliance, and support month-end and year-end close processes.

Bookkeeping & Financial Processing

  • Full function bookkeeping to trial balance, including processing journals, accruals, and adjustments
  • Oversee and approve accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
  • Maintain the general ledger and perform month-end reconciliations
  • Manage fixed asset register, depreciation calculations, and ensure asset compliance
  • Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
  • Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports

Team Management

  • Supervise and mentor a team of junior finance staff or bookkeepers
  • Allocate and review tasks, set performance targets, and provide training as needed
  • Implement and maintain financial procedures, controls, and reporting systems
  • Ensure accurate and timeous reporting by the team
  • Act as point of contact for internal and external finance queries
  • Process & Compliance

  • Ensure all bookkeeping and reporting processes comply with internal policies and relevant legislation
  • Assist with year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
  • Support financial forecasting and budgeting processes
  • Required Qualifications & Experience :

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance
  • Minimum of 57 years of full-function bookkeeping experience
  • At least 23 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Xero, Caseware, Sage, Psiber)
  • Experience working in a multi-entity environment is an advantage
  • Solid understanding of VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements in South Africa
  • Key Competencies & Skills :

  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines
  • Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to identify and solve problems effectively
  • Discretion with confidential financial information
  • The proposed salary for the role is R40k - R60k per month, but the option remains with the client to offer any market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

    Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.

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