Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMyMom is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial administration from Centurion, Gauteng. You will own the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance, support management with accurate reporting, and ensure month-end processes and SARS compliance.

With 8–10 years of experience, you will manage journals, VAT reconciliations, cash flow updates, and multi-entity accounting using CaseWare or Draftworx, in English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of comprehensive bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience managing the full bookkeeping function through to trial balance.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Strong VAT and SARS compliance management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• Ability to speak English and Afrikaans fluently.
• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping (Diploma or Degree).
• Experience overseeing accounting records across multiple entities.
• Familiarity with CaseWare or Draftworx.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full bookkeeping function through to trial balance across multiple entities.
• Process and review journals, perform bank reconciliations, and maintain balance sheet accuracy.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Compile supporting schedules for tax, SARS compliance, and annual audit purposes.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with statutory submissions, including EMP201 and EMP501.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable, including customer/supplier reconciliations, payment preparation, and arrear debt collection.
• Provide daily cash flow updates, compile audit files, and support management with ad-hoc financial analysis.

Skills

English fluency

Afrikaans fluency

Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CaseWare

Draftworx

Job description

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 19/08/2026

Overseeing day-to-day financial administration across multiple entities, this position ensures rigorous accounting standards, operational efficiency, and precise financial management. Working from Centurion, Gauteng, the role requires a hands-on professional to take complete ownership of the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance while supporting management with accurate reporting.

Operating independently within a structured finance function, the position is central to maintaining month-end processes, statutory compliance, and balance sheet integrity. The primary objective involves managing financial records with exceptional accuracy while assisting with daily cash flow updates, audit preparations, and general financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Execute the full bookkeeping function through to trial balance across multiple entities.

Process and review journals, perform bank reconciliations, and maintain balance sheet accuracy.

Maintain the fixed asset register and support both month-end and year-end close processes.

Compile supporting schedules for tax, SARS compliance, and annual audit purposes.

Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with statutory submissions, including EMP201 and EMP501.

Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable, including customer/supplier reconciliations, payment preparation, and arrear debt collection.

Provide daily cash flow updates, compile audit files, and support management with ad-hoc financial analysis.

Requirements

Minimum 8–10 years of comprehensive bookkeeping or accounting experience.

Proven track record of managing the full bookkeeping function through to trial balance.

Demonstrated experience preparing monthly management accounts.

Strong VAT and SARS compliance management experience.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Ability to speak English and Afrikaans fluently.

Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping (Diploma or Degree).

Prior experience overseeing accounting records across multiple entities.

Technical familiarity with CaseWare or Draftworx.