Bookkeeper

Step into a Bookkeeper role in White River and make your mark across Mpumalanga. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

About the Opportunity

This Bookkeeper role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for White River. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its White River teams, and the new Bookkeeper will feel that from the first week.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in White River.

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.

Equally, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in White River.

Your Future Here

Practically speaking, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in White River have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every White River team member.

The Environment

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.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

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

Daily Duties

• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation

Candidate Profile

• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.