Job Description

VACANCY: Bookkeeper

A fast paced, FSA accredited, successful family run, wholesale bakery serving the needs of the retail, food service and hospitality industry as well as regional and national distributors in South Africa. We specialize in a range of artisan breads, rolls and buns, brioche, croissants and Danish pastries, doughnuts as well as a range of small confectionery products. Our unique range of thaw and serve, parbaked and convenience products aim to make operations simple for the end user whilst still delivering a high quality, consistent product. Our vision is to be a recognized supplier of premium bakery products in South Africa and the first-choice partner in our sector by 2028

About the Role

Are you a detail-driven finance professional who thrives on accuracy, control, and clean reconciliations?

We're looking for a

Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator

to play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls across

Coimbra and SAMBA

. This role works closely with the

Financial Accountant

, supporting day-to-day financial operations, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and management reporting. If you enjoy solving discrepancies, improving processes, and ensuring financial integrity in a multi-entity environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Core Finance & Bookkeeping

Capture and post journals with accurate coding and clear narratives Maintain audit-ready digital and physical financial records Support month-end processes and recommend system or process improvements

Debtors & Creditors

Perform monthly debtors and creditors reconciliations Resolve discrepancies at source with internal teams and external parties Manage intercompany reconciliations, particularly with Pie in the Sky Maintain accurate age analyses aligned to the Trial Balance

Cashbook, Banking & Payments

Record and reconcile daily bank transactions and cashbook entries Liaise with the bank to resolve discrepancies and payment issues Perform monthly bank reconciliations and support cashflow monitoring

Statutory Compliance

Prepare and submit VAT returns and PAYE payments Act as first-line contact with SARS and other statutory bodies Ensure all submissions meet deadlines and compliance requirements

Reporting & Queries

Resolve escalated debtor and creditor queries professionally Prepare monthly management reports and ad hoc financial analysis Support the Financial Accountant with audits and year-end processes

Requirements

Proven experience in a

senior bookkeeping or finance administration role

Strong reconciliation skills (debtors, creditors, bank, intercompany) Solid working knowledge of

VAT and PAYE

Experience working with

Sage

(or similar accounting systems) High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Interested?

Submit your CV to

Maloryb@pieintheskybakery.co.za

by Friday, 09th January 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person