Experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant with high attention to detail and analytical mindset required to join our client
in the property and investment services sector. This is a permanent position working
with flexible working hours, 8am to 2pm. The successful candidate will
bring over a decade of accounting experience—ideally from a practice
background—and possess a deep understanding of SARS compliance and modern
cloud-based accounting ecosystems.
Key
Responsibilities
Financial
Management & Accounting
- Manage the complete bookkeeping process
through to Trial Balance, primarily utilizing Sage or Xero.
- Accurately prepare and submit monthly
Management Accounts.
- Oversee month-end reconciliations, payroll
journals, and VAT return processing.
- Maintain precise accounting and tax records in
accordance with industry best practices.
Payroll
& Tax Compliance
- Reconcile and submit all EMP201 and EMP501
returns.
- Manage UIF, PAYE, and SDL submissions,
ensuring accurate IRP5 generation and year-end compliance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for SARS,
independently resolving queries, audits, and disputes related to VAT and
payroll.
Requirements
- A minimum of 10+ years
in a dedicated Senior Bookkeeping / Accounting role.
- Related tertiary qualification
and advantage
- Advanced proficiency in
SARS eFiling, VAT, and PAYE submissions (Income Tax experience is a plus).
- Strong command of Excel
and cloud-based platforms like Sage.
- Proven ability to
manage complex SARS audits and compliance matters independently with
minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills, with a proactive, tech-savvy, and
solutions-oriented mindset.
Benefits
Skills Required
- Minimum of 10+ years in a dedicated Senior Bookkeeping / Accounting role
- Related tertiary qualification
- Advanced proficiency in SARS eFiling, VAT, and PAYE submissions
- Strong command of Excel and cloud-based platforms like Sage
- Proven ability to manage complex SARS audits and compliance matters independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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.
