Overview
Senior Bookkeeper Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFU015874/Camy
Date posted:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
400000 Annually
SUMMARY:
Own the numbers. Drive accuracy. Keep operations running seamlessly.
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to take full control of financial processing for a dynamic industrial services business in the mining sector. This is your chance to be the backbone of a growing organisation’s finance function.
POSITION INFO:
Our client is a leading mining services provider delivering innovative solutions to the mining sector across South Africa. They are looking for a highly skilled Senior Bookkeeper to manage daily accounting operations, ensuring financial integrity, accurate reporting, and smooth transactional processes.
This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives on accuracy, process efficiency, and supporting operational success through precise bookkeeping.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance
- Process accounts payable and receivable with precision
- Perform daily bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Record and monitor project and operational costs
- Ensure timely processing of payroll, vendor payments, and supplier invoices
- Support month-end and year-end reporting
- Maintain accurate and organised financial records in compliance with company policies
Job Experience & Skills Required:
- BCom Finance / Accounting or relevant qualification
- 5+ years’ bookkeeping experience, preferably in mining, industrial services, or project-based environments
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
- Knowledge of payroll and VAT processing advantageous