An established non-profit organisation, committed to
providing quality educational opportunities, is seeking an experienced and
hands-on Bookkeeper. This role oversee the financial management
function across two organisations, ensuring strong financial
governance, compliance, and long-term sustainability. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for
providing financial oversight, ensuring the accuracy of financial
records, and delivering meaningful financial reporting and analysis to
support informed decision-making.
The organisation is open to appointing either a full-time candidate or an experienced professional seeking reduced working hours, with remuneration adjusted proportionately.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and support to the bookkeeping function.
- Review monthly accounting records and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
- Lead annual budgeting and ongoing financial forecasting processes.
- Monitor organisational cash flow and financial performance.
- Prepare financial reports for management, board meetings, donors, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate annual financial audits and liaise with external auditors.
- Manage and oversee BBBEE verification processes and requirements.
- Ensure compliance with NPO legislation, SARS requirements, and other statutory obligations.
- Oversee regulatory submissions and governance-related financial compliance.
- Support the preparation of annual financial statements.
- Develop and strengthen financial controls, systems, and reporting processes.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years experience in a bookkeeping, finance management, or accounting role.
- Minimum 3 years experience working with either (Sage or Xero)
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Experience preparing management accounts and coordinating audits.
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
Skills Required
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years experience in a bookkeeping, finance management, or accounting role.
- Minimum 3 years experience working with either Sage or Xero.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Experience preparing management accounts and coordinating audits.
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
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.
