Overview
Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant Jobs in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa at Competent Candidates
Title: Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant
Company: Competent Candidates
Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Are you an experienced Bookkeeper with strong administrative skills and a passion for accuracy, organisation, and operational support? Our client is looking for a reliable, detail‑driven professional to join their team in a combined Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant role.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys working with numbers, and can confidently manage both financial and administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative & Office Support
- Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems for financial, supplier, customer, tax, and audit documentation.
- Assist with scheduling internal meetings, coordinating appointments, and managing calendars.
- Draft and manage professional communication with suppliers, customers, auditors, and internal teams.
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and general queries.
- Maintain office supplies, coordinate service providers, and support daily office operations.
- Ensure smooth workflow of financial documents, approvals, and internal communication.
- Capture and update financial and administrative data accurately in systems and spreadsheets.
- Assist with presentations, summaries, reports, and documentation for management.
- Support compliance with company policies and financial controls.
- Attend internal meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
Financial Processing & Supplier Management
- Process supplier invoices, credit notes, payments, and supporting documents.
- Maintain supplier relationships and resolve outstanding queries.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and Levels of Authority.
Accounting Records & Reconciliations
- Prepare cash books, bank reconciliations, and supplier reconciliations.
- Maintain the fixed asset register, including tagging and verification.
- Process routine journal entries and prepare reconciliation schedules.
- Assist with intercompany schedules and confirmations.
Sales & Customer Administration
- Process customer invoices, credit notes, statements, and deposits.
- Assist with collection of outstanding customer balances.
- Maintain accurate customer documentation.
Reporting, Cash Flow & Treasury
- Assist with weekly and long‑term cash flow preparation.
Audit & Year‑End Support
- Assist with audit preparation and year‑end schedules.
- Provide required documentation to management and auditors.
What We’re Looking For:
- 5 years bookkeeping/accounting/administrative experience.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Professional communication skills, especially in Afrikaans and English.
Qualification:
- Grade 12 with Accounting + Bookkeeping/Accounting Certificate/Diploma
