Bookkeeper

East Rand
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: CET004233/MO

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Sentinel Staffing Services

The company is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial and accounting functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role is based at the company’s Kempton Park offices and will work closely with management and external accountants.

Key Responsibilities

Perform full bookkeeping function up to trial balance
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
Manage supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Prepare bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations
Maintain accurate general ledger entries
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
Prepare and submit VAT returns
Support payroll processing and related reconciliations (where applicable)
Maintain financial records in compliance with company policies and statutory requirements
Liaise with auditors, accountants, and other external service providers

Minimum Requirements

Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification (certificate or diploma)
Minimum 2–5 years’ bookkeeping experience (manufacturing environment advantageous)
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping to trial balance
Experience with VAT calculations and submissions
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Pastel, Sage, or similar)
Strong Excel skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Advantageous Experience

Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or mining-related industries
Exposure to stock control and cost accounting
Payroll processing experience

Company Overview
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of a comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the South African mining industry. The company is recognised for delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that support operational efficiency and safety within demanding industrial and mining environments. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and precision, the business continues to play a key role in the local mining supply chain.

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About Sentinel Staffing Services

Sentinel Staffing Services has been providing a professional recruitment solution to employers and job seekers in all industries since 1999.

We offer a full recruitment service for permanent and contract staff/vacancies from entry level to Financial, Office Support, Engineering, Human Resources, Technical, Information Technology, Warehousing, Legal and Senior Executives.

Our mission is to ensure that our clients and job applicants are satisfied with our recruitment service and that their recruitment needs are met through our professionally trained personnel consultants.

Sentinel Staffing Services has an extensive database of top quality clients and candidates in a permanent/contract capacity.