Principal Bookkeeper Senior Accountant

RPO Recruitment

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Centurion - South Africa

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

A reputable engineering company is looking for an experienced Principal Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant with strong financial accounting payroll and team leadership capabilities. The role is responsible for overseeing general accounting and payroll operations maintaining financial controls and processes and providing limited financial support to a technical division.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee general accounting and payroll operations including general ledger maintenance reconciliations and month-end close processes

  • Prepare and record financial transactions journals trial balances and maintain the company asset register

  • Coordinate and manage payroll processing ensuring accuracy compliance and authorisation

  • Lead and manage the finance team supporting operational efficiency and deadline management

  • Support the Financial Manager with financial analysis reporting and audit preparation

  • Maintain finance department administration including document control filing systems and financial record keeping

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to provide timely financial information and support decision-making

  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and contribute to continuous process improvements

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or a related finance qualification

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior accounting or financial accounting role

  • Strong hands-on experience with general ledger reconciliations and month-end close processes

  • Payroll processing experience preferably using VIP Payroll

  • Proven leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: or email us your
    CV:
    .

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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About Us

RPO is a Recruitment Specialist focused on providing recruitment solutions specifically tailored to our valued clients.

RPO focuses on select market segments namely Engineering Finance Supply Chain Manufacturing Information Technology and Mining.

With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry RPO has access to many high-caliber candidates across various industries all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to bigger and better career paths.

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DescriptionA reputable engineering company is looking for an experienced Principal Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant with strong financial accounting payroll and team leadership capabilities. The role is responsible for overseeing general accounting and payroll operations maintaining financial controls...
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