Senior Bookkeeper
Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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- The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for supporting and overseeing key financial and accounting functions, including financial reporting, working capital management, internal controls and financial processes.
- The role will also provide supervision and support to the finance team while ensuring accurate financial information, compliance with relevant regulations and the effective implementation of financial SOPs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare, collate and interpret accurate financial reports to support management decision-making.
- Oversee and support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Manage and monitor inventory control and related financial processes.
- Assist with managing operating and working capital requirements.
- Ensure compliance with tax requirements, statutory regulations and relevant financial legislation.
- Coordinate and support the audit process, ensuring that required documentation and financial statements are prepared accurately and timeously.
- Assist with budget preparation, monitoring and variance analysis.
- Implement, maintain and continuously improve internal financial controls and Standard Operating Procedures SOPs.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and operational efficiencies.
- Supervise, support and provide guidance to members of the finance team.
- Liaise effectively with management, internal stakeholders and external service providers.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Financial Management, Accounting or a related field .
- A valid Code 8 Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Senior Bookkeeper or similar finance role .
- A sound understanding of the overall finance and accounting function, with a hands-on approach.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience using Sage 50, Sage 200 or a similar accounting system .
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office , particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Previous experience within the FMCG, Fast Food or Retail sector will be advantageous.
- Cost accounting experience will be advantageous.
Closing Date 01 October 2026