TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Senior Bookkeeper - Coega

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South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Our client, in the manufacturing industry and a prominent brand, is seeking to employ an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their Finance team based in Coega. Requirements
  • Qualification in Financial Accounting or related field
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or in a similar role
  • Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, creditors and debtors functions
  • Experience working with SAP and EMA systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software (minimum 3 years)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning, organisational, and critical thinking abilities
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Manage the full bookkeeping function, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.
  • Maintain records of financial transactions by establishing accounts and posting entries in line with legal requirements.
  • Develop and maintain bookkeeping systems, chart of accounts, and accounting procedures.
  • Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
  • Reconcile subsidiary accounts and balances regularly.
  • Maintain the general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
  • Prepare trial balances and reconcile general ledger accounts.
  • Define and monitor various product and operational costs.
  • Maintain historical financial records and documentation.
  • Prepare all month end journal entries for approval by the Finance Manager.
  • Compile and prepare financial reports by analysing account information and trends.
  • Ensure compliance with SARS and statutory requirements, including filing reports and advising management on required actions.
  • Perform bank and petty cash reconciliations.
  • Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist with month end financial reporting processes.
  • Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register.
  • Ensure timely capitalisation of fixed assets.
  • Process creditor invoices and reconcile creditor accounts to statements.
  • Prepare and process creditor payments.
  • Manage debtors and intercompany transactions, including invoicing and reconciliations.
  • Reconcile intercompany balances accurately and timeously.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

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