Bookkeeper

Whether you are a seasoned Bookkeeper or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Midrand. The team hires on merit and across communities in Gauteng.

The Role

An experienced Bookkeeper is needed to support operations in Midrand. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Midrand operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Midrand.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Importantly, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Midrand.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Your Workplace

Importantly, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Midrand site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Daily Duties

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk

Essential Criteria

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.