Bookkeeper at Tiger Brands

• 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

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Qualifications

• 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.

Deadline:27th March,2026