Senior Bookkeeper

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive bookkeeping support to the Property Finance Team by managing day-to-day accounting functions including cashbooks, creditor reconciliations, journal processing, statutory returns, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will ensure financial records are accurate, timely, and aligned with company policy and statutory requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

• Capture, process and reconcile supplier invoices and statements

• Manage cashbooks: processing, updating, and reconciliation

• Process general journals, accruals, and prepayments

• Prepare and post month-end journals

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register

• Prepare and submit statutory returns: VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts

• Support year-end audit preparation and respond to auditor queries

• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor bank balances

• Capture creditor payments on MDA or relevant accounting system

• Manage tenant deposit reconciliations, refunds and transfers

• Process recurring and ad hoc expense payments and invoices

• Electronic and physical filing of financial documents

• Prepare weekly cashflow and bank balance reports

• Reconcile and process company credit cards and petty cash claims

• Assist Financial Manager with ad hoc financial and administrative tasks

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Required Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping (preferred)

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping, with strong exposure to:

  • Cashbooks

  • Reconciliations

  • Creditors

• Experience with MDA Property Management System or MRI Property Central (preferred)

• Experience with Pastel Accounting or similar systems (advantageous)

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Familiarity with internet banking platforms (FNB, Standard Bank, etc.)

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Desired Skills and Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong sense of accountability and confidentiality

• Property industry experience is an advantage

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Working Conditions

• Office-based role in Ballito

• Standard working hours, with potential for extended hours during peak periods (e.g., month-end, audit prep)

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Tools & Systems Used

• MDA / MRI Property Central (strongly preferred)

• Pastel Accounting

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Internet banking systems (FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, etc.)

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Remuneration

• Market-related salary based on experience and qualifications

• Performance-based incentives (where applicable)

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