Bookkeeper

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To ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions within the bakery operation, supporting production, procurement, and distribution activities. The Bookkeeper plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, managing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

Transaction Processing & Financial Recordkeeping

• Capture daily financial transactions related to bakery operations, including raw materials, packaging, and production costs.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and cost allocations.
• Ensure all transactions are supported by valid documentation (GRVs, invoices, delivery notes).
• Assist in maintaining accurate cost centres aligned to plant departments.
  
  

Accounts Payable (Suppliers)

• Process supplier invoices for ingredients, consumables, maintenance, and logistics services.
• Perform 3-way matching (Purchase Order, GRV, Invoice).
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies with procurement and stores.
• Ensure payments align with agreed terms and internal controls.
  
  

Accounts Receivable & Intercompany Support

• Assist with customer invoicing where applicable.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions within the group.
• Support resolution of claims, returns, or pricing queries.
  
  

Inventory & Production Finance Support

• Work closely with Stores and Production to reconcile stock movements.
• Assist with weekly and monthly inventory reconciliations.
• Investigate variances between system stock and physical counts.
• Support costing of raw materials and wastage tracking.
  
  

Bank, Cashbook & Reconciliations

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and clear reconciling items.
• Maintain accurate cashbook records.
• Monitor unusual transactions and escalate where necessary.
  
  

Month-End Close Support

• Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, provisions).
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure audit readiness.
• Support plant finance reporting deadlines.
  
  

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and audit standards.
• Maintain compliance with VAT, SARS requirements, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules.
• Ensure proper record retention in line with governance standards
  
  

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Diploma / Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance.
• ICB / AAT or equivalent qualification advantageous.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ bookkeeping experience, preferably in a manufacturing, FMCG, or production environment.
• Experience working with high-volume transactions and stock-driven operations.
• Exposure to cost centres, inventory accounting, and reconciliations.
  
  

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.