Managing the full bookkeeping function through to trial balance with minimal supervision, this full-time role supports statutory compliance and accurate financial reporting within an established finance team. This bookkeeping job plays a key role in maintaining robust financial records, executing month-end processes, and delivering reliable financial data to support management decision-making.
Working on-site this bookkeeping job in Centurion, Gauteng, the successful candidate will execute core daily accounting tasks while navigating complex multi-entity environments and meeting critical operational deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accuracy across financial accounts.
Prepare and process monthly journal entries, fixed asset registers, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close processes.
Support the preparation of management accounts, daily cash flow updates, and financial analysis for reporting purposes.
Manage customer and supplier reconciliations, review outstanding accounts, and assist with debt collection on arrear balances.
Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for VAT, EMP201, EMP501, and other tax and audit compliance requirements.
Compile comprehensive audit files and assist with ad hoc financial projects.
Requirements
BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc, or equivalent tertiary accounting qualification advantageous
Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting / bookkeeping experience.
Sound understanding of core financial accounting principles and experience preparing financial statements or management accounts.
Practical exposure to e-filing, VAT, payroll, taxation, and audit processes.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Desirable Requirements
Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous
Experience working across multiple companies or business entities.
Fluent in Afrikaans.
Required Software Skills
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
Sage 50 - or equivalent Sage Pastel, CaseWare, or DraftWorx experience is advantageous.
Skills Required
- BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc, or equivalent tertiary accounting qualification
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Understanding of core financial accounting principles
- Experience preparing financial statements or management accounts
- Practical exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation, and audit processes
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
- Experience working across multiple companies or business entities
- Fluency in Afrikaans
- Experience with Sage 50, Sage Pastel, CaseWare, or DraftWorx
What We Do
RecruitMyMom is a South African recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled women, particularly professional mothers, in permanent, contract, freelance, and fractional roles. They connect local and global businesses with top-tier talent and focus on the economic empowerment of women.
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