Bookkeeper (JB5721)

Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established import and export business is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to manage financial accounting and full bookkeeping functions. Ideal candidates will have about 10 years of experience, particularly in handling international payments. This role values stability and reliability, offering an office-based position with no scope for hybrid or remote work. Join a supportive team dedicated to ensuring accuracy and long-term commitment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of full-function bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with international payments and currency conversion.
• Comfortable working permanently in the office (no hybrid or remote).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping function to trial balance.
• Process international (forex) payments and apply exchange rates correctly.
• Prepare monthly management statements and supporting schedules.

Skills

Full-function bookkeeping experience

Strong reconciliation and documentation discipline

Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems

Experience with international payments

Tools

Palladium accounting software

Job description

Bookkeeper (JB5721)

Location: Sandton Johannesburg

Salary: R30 000 to R38 000 per month (CTC depending on experience)

Type: Full-Time Permanent

Environment : Import and Export Office-Based

A small long-established import and export business is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its close-knit team. The company has been operating for over 30 years and works extensively with African markets. Experience handling international payments and applying exchange rates accurately is essential as the role involves regular foreign currency transactions.

This is a stable hands‑on environment where accuracy, reliability and ownership of work are valued. The team is loyal supportive and direct and the company rewards consistency and long‑term commitment.

The ideal candidate is meticulous and steady with strong full‑function bookkeeping experience and the ability to manage the accounting function confidently and independently.

This role suits someone who :

Values stability and consistency

Takes pride in careful accurate work

Enjoys being part of a small loyal team

Is looking for a long‑term position not a stepping stone

This role will not suit someone seeking corporate progression title changes or hybrid / remote work. It also will not be suitable for anyone needing supervision or retraining in core bookkeeping fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting
• Full bookkeeping function to trial balance
• Capture and reconcile supplier invoices, bank accounts and credit cards
• Process international (forex) payments and apply exchange rates correctly
• Reconcile debtors and creditors
• Manage petty cash and staff expenses
• Prepare monthly management statements and supporting schedules
• Submit VAT, Workers Compensation and other statutory returns
• Maintain accurate and organised documentation
• Assist with audit preparation when required

Systems and Processes

• Use accounting software confidently (Palladium is beneficial but not essential)
• Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Maintain structured, well‑documented financial records

Team Support

• Work closely with the Directors and the small office team
• Assist occasionally with general office support where needed
• Contribute to a respectful, direct and supportive working culture

Requirements

• Approximately 10 years of full‑function bookkeeping experience
• Strong reconciliation and documentation discipline
• Experience with international payments and currency conversion
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Comfortable working permanently in the office (no hybrid or remote)

Please do not apply using scanned CVs. No supporting documentation is required at this point; this will be requested later.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1