Senior Bookkeeper Location: Graaff-Reinet, EC or Paarl, WC
Keep the numbers right. Keep the business moving. Hardveld Holdings (Pty) Ltd is looking for a highly skilled Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the full accounting and bookkeeping function across multiple entities within the group. This is an opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working beyond the debits and credits—someone who can deliver accurate financial information, strengthen financial controls, and support sound business decisions.
If balancing complex accounts, ensuring compliance, and bringing order to financial processes is your idea of a productive day, this role could be the perfect fit.
What You'll Be Doing Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain and manage the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
- Perform and review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
- Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting activities.
- Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Cash Flow, Debtors & Creditors Management
- Monitor and manage cash flow requirements across the group.
- Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
- Ensure the timely collection of outstanding debtors and payment of creditors.
- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, UIF and other statutory returns.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with SARS and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate statutory records and supporting documentation.
Audit & Governance
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and reviews.
- Address audit findings and implement corrective actions where required.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Develop, implement and monitor effective financial controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and financial procedures.
- Promote best practices in financial management and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide financial information and support to management and directors.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
What You'll Need
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Management (NQF 7).
- Valid Driver's Licence.
- 5–10 years' bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Proven experience managing the full accounting cycle.
- Experience preparing management accounts and annual financial statements.
Advantageous Experience
- Experience working within a group company structure.
- Knowledge of payroll systems, specifically People300 or VIP.
- Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles.
- Professional registration with SAICA, SAIPA, or SAIBA.
Key Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis.
- General ledger management.
- Tax and statutory compliance.
- Financial reconciliations.
- Internal controls and financial systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and financial reporting capabilities.
What Will Make You Successful?
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
- The ability to work independently while building strong relationships across the business.
Why Join Hardveld Holdings? This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse group structure, contribute directly to financial governance and decision-making, and play a meaningful role in strengthening the financial foundation of the business. If you enjoy turning financial complexity into clarity and thrive in a hands-on environment where your expertise makes a real impact, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: R30 000,00 - R45 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
