Senior Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper in Johannesburg. The role requires strong full-function bookkeeping skills, accuracy, and experience in handling international payments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a stable and supportive environment, contributing to a loyal team focused on detailed work. Salary ranges from R30,000 to R38,000 per month, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare monthly management statements and supporting schedules.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Financial Accounting

Reconciliation skills

International payments expertise

Excel proficiency

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper job vacancy in Johannesburg.

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.

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg.

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

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.

Duties and 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, Workmen’s 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)