Bookkeeper

Believe Resourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global wealth management firm seeks an experienced financial administrator in Johannesburg. The role focuses on bookkeeping, financial operations, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have over 3 years’ experience, proficiency in accounting software, and a proactive attitude. This position offers a market-related salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Background in wealth management or financial services is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and transaction processing.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions and ledgers.
• Reconcile bank accounts and internal financial records.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Financial administration experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Commspace software

Job description

Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: Market Related

About Our Client

Our client is a global wealth management and foreign exchange firm with offices in Johannesburg, Mauritius, and the UK.

About the Role

This position is ideal for someone with bookkeeping or financial administration experience, preferably within wealth management, financial services, or foreign exchange.

You’ll support the company accountant with the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring all records are accurate, compliant, and up to date.

While this is not an accounting role, a strong grasp of reconciliations, commissions, and financial record-keeping is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions and ledgers
• Reconcile bank accounts, client accounts, and internal financial records
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare and process commission statements for referrers and staff
• Assist with month-end and year-end reconciliations and reports
• Support management with financial reporting and ad-hoc requests
• Ensure all financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the senior accounting team

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ bookkeeping or financial administration experience
• Background in Wealth Management, Financial Services, or Forex (advantageous)
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, or similar) and Excel
• Experience using Commspace software (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and transaction processing
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and ability to work both independently and within a team

What You’ll Gain

• Market-related salary, aligned with skills and experience
• A professional, collaborative environment within a growing international business
• Exposure to wealth management, forex, and cross-border financial operations
• Career growth opportunities and ongoing professional development