BOOKKEEPER

About Vertice

At Vertice we believe in making an impact, one life at a time.

We provide medical innovations that enhance patient outcomes across public and private healthcare sectors. Our diverse portfolio includes specialised medical devices, healthcare products, software services, and Health IT consulting. By bridging the gap between healthcare and technology, we empower providers to deliver life-changing care to the communities they serve.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do — driven by purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving lives. We foster an environment where individuals can grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Role:
BOOKKEEPER

Role Overview

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions across the Vertice MedTech group of companies, up to trial balance level.

The role is responsible for ensuring that all sub-ledgers, bank accounts and general ledger control accounts are reconciled monthly, supporting the month-end close process, and providing the Financial Manager with accurate, complete and audit-ready financial information for management and statutory reporting purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing financial transactions up to trial balance level, including supplier invoices, cashbook transactions, journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and inter-company journals.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, including the fixed asset register and supporting documentation.
• Performing monthly reconciliations, including bank, supplier, customer, credit card, petty cash, payroll, VAT, general ledger control and inter-company reconciliations.
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including creditor payments, customer receipts, debtor follow-ups and employee expense claims.
• Preparing VAT reconciliations, supporting schedules, and assisting with SARS-related queries and statutory submissions where required.
• Supporting the month-end close process by preparing reconciliation packs, supporting schedules and audit-ready financial information.
• Assisting with management accounts, group reporting and annual audit requirements.
• Maintaining organised electronic and physical filing systems for financial records.
• Upholding internal controls, segregation of duties and company financial policies.
• Performing general finance administration and ad hoc tasks as required by the Financial Manager or Finance Executive.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications
• Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accounting.
• A recognised bookkeeping or accounting qualification, such as ICB Senior Bookkeeper, Financial Accountant, Diploma in Accounting, or BCom Accounting.
• Membership of a professional body such as SAIBA, ICBA or SAIPA will be advantageous.

Experience
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant full-function bookkeeping experience in a commercial environment.
• Experience within a group or multi-entity structure will be advantageous.
• Experience in processing transactions up to trial balance level independently.
• Experience in performing bank, creditor, debtor, inter-company and general ledger control reconciliations.
• Experience with foreign currency transactions and inter-company balances will be advantageous.
• Exposure to the medical device, healthcare or distribution industry will be advantageous.

Competencies

• Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge up to trial balance level.
• Excellent reconciliation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of ERP or accounting systems, preferably SAP Business One or similar.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of South African VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL principles.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and discretion.
• Good planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, particularly during month-end and audit periods.