Multi-Channel Data Capturing: Extract, validate, code, and capture high-volume supplier invoices, slips, and receipts daily from digital platforms, including email, WhatsApp, and dedicated intake channels.
Ledger Governance: Maintain absolute accuracy across the creditors' and debtors' ledgers, executing routine supplier statement reconciliations and loading approved payment runs for final authorisation.
Cash Flow Reconciliation: Perform daily or weekly bank account reconciliations, balancing petty cash logs and corporate card transactions while resolving unallocated line items.
Month-End Close Management: Execute a structured month-end checklist, processing prepayments, accruals, provisions, and depreciation journals to deliver a verified, clean trial balance.
VAT201 Compliance: Apply precise tax codes across all transaction types, preparing and reconciling bi-monthly VAT201 returns in strict alignment with South African revenue legislation and maintaining organised audit files.
Operational Reporting Support: Assist with monthly payroll capturing, compile accurate year-end working papers, and proactively flag process inefficiencies to maximise accounting workflow
RequirementsEssential Requirements
Matric coupled with a verified bookkeeping or accounting certificate or diploma
Minimum of 5 to 10 years of formal, full-function bookkeeping experience.
Proven capability in managing month-end balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and suspense account clearance.
Solid, demonstrable knowledge of South African VAT legislation, tax coding, and SARS compliance frameworks.
Direct prior bookkeeping or accounting exposure within the hospitality, food service, or entertainment industry sectors
Cape Town-based
Fully functional, dedicated remote working infrastructure: a reliable personal computer, high-speed internet connection, and an operational load-shedding contingency plan
Xero Accounting
Dext
Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
BenefitsBenefits & Culture
Fully remote operating model providing independence in day-to-day task management.
Collaborative and supportive corporate practice environment with direct exposure to high-volume commercial accounting operations.
Professional development pathway with opportunities to transition into senior accounting support structures.
Remote (Cape Town based)
Skills Required
- Matric plus verified bookkeeping or accounting certificate or diploma
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of full-function bookkeeping experience
- Proven experience managing month-end balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and suspense account clearance
- Solid knowledge of South African VAT legislation, tax coding, and SARS compliance
- Experience preparing and reconciling bi-monthly VAT201 returns
- Prior bookkeeping or accounting exposure within hospitality, food service, or entertainment sectors
- Cape Town-based (available for weekly in-person meetings)
- Fully functional dedicated remote working infrastructure (reliable PC, high-speed internet, load-shedding contingency)
- Proficiency with Xero Accounting
- Proficiency with Dext
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
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.
