Full-Function Bookkeeping: Maintain complete and accurate financial records using Xero across multiple entities.
Transaction Management: Oversee AP/AR, bank and credit card reconciliations, and inter-company transactions.
Statutory Compliance: Prepare and submit accurate VAT, PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns to SARS and the Department of Employment and Labour.
Payroll & Reporting: Process and compile monthly payroll reports.
Month-End and Financial Management: Execute month-end close procedures, prepare trial balances, and draft insightful management accounts.
Year-End and Audit Support: Assist with the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS), cash flow forecasting, and audit preparation.
General Ledger Maintenance: Manage journals, ledgers, and fixed asset registers.
Requirements
Education: Degree in Accounting or a recognised Bookkeeping qualification.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in a full-charge bookkeeping or accounting role, ideally within an SME or multi-entity environment.
Software Proficiency: Hands-on proficiency in Xero (or equivalent cloud accounting software) is non-negotiable. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, including use of pivot tables.
Tax & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of Income Tax, VAT, and PAYE statutory submissions.
Language Proficiency: Good conversational understanding of Afrikaans to participate in meetings comfortably and address client requests.
Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to work under tight deadlines both independently and collaboratively.
Mobility: A valid driver’s license and reliable personal transport are highly advantageous.
Benefits
- Permanent role
- Hybrid
- Monday to Thursday in office
- Friday remote
- 9 am to 4 pm core hours
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting or a recognised Senior Bookkeeping qualification
- At least 3 years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Experience in an SME or multi-entity environment
- Hands-on proficiency in Xero or equivalent cloud accounting software
- Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables
- Strong working knowledge of Income Tax, VAT, and PAYE statutory submissions
- Good conversational understanding of Afrikaans
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities
- Ability to work under tight deadlines independently and collaboratively
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal transport
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.
