A well-established construction and maintenance company is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to take full ownership of their finance function. You will be the go-to person for all financial matters, reporting directly to management and working within a small, busy office environment. Solid experience with financial statements and reports, VAT returns, SARS, wages, TAX returns, income statements.
We are seeking a candidate who "knows the job inside out," possesses the maturity to manage office operations without supervision, and takes immense pride in maintaining a clean, compliant, and current set of books.
Full Bookkeeping Cycle: Execute the complete accounting function through to Trial Balance, ensuring meticulous accuracy in all financial records.
Statutory Compliance: Manage the end-to-end SARS e-Filing process, including the preparation and submission of VAT (VAT201) and PAYE (EMP201).
Cash Flow & Ledger Management: Direct all accounts payable and receivable, perform rigorous bank reconciliations, and provide daily cash flow monitoring.
Construction Financial Control: Drive job costing and project expense tracking specifically across electrical and maintenance contracts to ensure project profitability.
Management Reporting: Compile comprehensive monthly management reports and maintain the fixed asset register.
Audit & Year-End: Proactively prepare the year-end audit file to ensure a seamless external review process.
Commercial Support: Utilise advanced Excel skills to maintain cost schedules and pricing models that support tender and quotation submissions.
Office Administration: Lead all office administrative functions, serving as the central point of coordination for the business.
Requirements
Experience: Significant experience as a Bookkeeper, specifically within the construction, engineering, or maintenance industries.
Bcom or similar qualification
Technical Mastery: Deep, practical knowledge of bookkeeping principles—this is a "hit the ground running" role that requires immediate independence.
Management Capability: Proven ability to manage office administration and processes without needing to be managed yourself.
Attention to Detail: A disciplined approach to compliance and a commitment to keeping financial records up to date.
Xero: Advanced proficiency is essential for daily financial management.
Microsoft Excel: High-level capability for cost scheduling and financial modelling.
SARS e-Filing: Expert-level navigation for all statutory submissions.
Sage Pastel: Proficiency in managing the full cycle through to Trial Balance.
Benefits
A high-trust environment where your expertise is respected and you are given the space to lead the administrative function.
Impact: A role where your "clean books" and precise costing directly contribute to the success of regional construction and maintenance projects.
Permanent position.
Established company.
Skills Required
- Significant bookkeeping experience in construction, engineering, or maintenance industries.
- BCom or similar tertiary qualification.
- Deep practical knowledge of bookkeeping principles and ability to work independently from day one.
- Proven ability to manage office administration and business processes without supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance and up-to-date financial records.
- Advanced proficiency with Xero for daily financial management.
- High-level Microsoft Excel skills for cost scheduling and financial modelling.
- Expert-level experience using SARS e-Filing for VAT and PAYE submissions.
- Proficiency with Sage Pastel for full-cycle accounting through to Trial Balance.
- Experience preparing VAT returns, PAYE, tax returns, wages processing, and financial statements.
What We Do
RecruitMyMom is a South African recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled women, particularly professional mothers, in permanent, contract, freelance, and fractional roles. They connect local and global businesses with top-tier talent and focus on the economic empowerment of women.
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