Senior Bookkeeper (South Africa) - 39060654112

Somewhere; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper in South Africa to manage complex bookkeeping for multiple entities. This role involves full-cycle bookkeeping, financial reporting, and intercompany coordination. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience and proficiency in QuickBooks Online, coupled with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior bookkeeping or accounting role.
• Experience managing multiple entities or client accounts.
• Background in hospitality or high-net-worth family offices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including P&L reports.
• Coordinate payroll processing and ensure proper tax filing.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Trustworthy

Proactive communicator

Highly organized

Solutions-oriented

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Google Workspace

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper (South Africa)

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Working Hours: 9am - 5pm CST

Compensation: $2000 - $2500 dependent upon experience

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior-Level Bookkeeper to manage sophisticated, multi-entity bookkeeping within a high-trust, family-run business. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of core financial operations while contributing strategic insight as we expand, including the upcoming launch of our Texas-based safari operation.

If you're detail-oriented, trustworthy, and experienced in managing the financial complexity of multiple entities, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records, post journal entries, and reconcile bank and credit card accounts across several LLCs.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets and profit & loss reports.
• Payroll & Compliance: Coordinate payroll processing, ensure proper tax filing, and interface with CPAs or tax advisors as needed.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor income, expenses, and projections to maintain healthy cash flow and financial stability.
• Budgeting Support: Assist in developing budgets, tracking actuals, and conducting variance analyses.
• Financial Reporting: Create tailored reports and executive summaries for the business owners.
• Process Optimization: Evaluate and enhance financial systems, workflows, and documentation processes.
• Multi-Entity Coordination: Manage intercompany transactions and maintain clear, accurate records across multiple entities.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive business and personal financial information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a senior bookkeeping or accounting role
• Proven experience managing multiple entities or client accounts
• Background in hospitality, real estate, or high-net-worth family offices is a strong plus
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (or similar platforms)
• Comfortable with Google Workspace, Slack, and modern workflow tools
• Fluent, professional English (written and verbal)
• Proactive and clear communicator
• Highly organized, detail-obsessed, and deadline-driven
• Self-sufficient and solutions-oriented
• Handles confidential information with integrity and tact