Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMyMom is seeking a skilled bookkeeper to manage the full bookkeeping function through to trial balance, ensuring statutory compliance and accurate reporting within an established finance team. This on-site role in Centurion, Gauteng, supports management decision-making by delivering reliable financial data and timely month-end processes.

You will perform reconciliations, handle journal entries, VAT and payroll-related tasks, and collaborate across multiple entities to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of core financial accounting principles.
• Experience with VAT, payroll, taxation, and audits.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous.
• Experience across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accuracy across financial accounts.
• Prepare and process monthly journal entries, fixed asset registers, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support the preparation of management accounts, daily cash flow updates, and financial analysis for reporting purposes.
• Manage customer and supplier reconciliations, review outstanding accounts, and assist with debt collection on arrear balances.
• Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for VAT, EMP201, EMP501, and other tax and audit compliance requirements.
• Compile comprehensive audit files and assist with ad hoc financial projects.

Education

BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)

Sage Pastel / CaseWare / DraftWorx

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 08/09/2026

Managing the full bookkeeping function through to trial balance with minimal supervision, this full-time role supports statutory compliance and accurate financial reporting within an established finance team. This bookkeeping job plays a key role in maintaining robust financial records, executing month-end processes, and delivering reliable financial data to support management decision-making.

Working on-site this bookkeeping job in Centurion, Gauteng, the successful candidate will execute core daily accounting tasks while navigating complex multi-entity environments and meeting critical operational deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accuracy across financial accounts.
• Prepare and process monthly journal entries, fixed asset registers, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support the preparation of management accounts, daily cash flow updates, and financial analysis for reporting purposes.
• Manage customer and supplier reconciliations, review outstanding accounts, and assist with debt collection on arrear balances.
• Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for VAT, EMP201, EMP501, and other tax and audit compliance requirements.
• Compile comprehensive audit files and assist with ad hoc financial projects.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc, or equivalent tertiary accounting qualificationadvantageous
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting / bookkeeping experience.
• Sound understanding of core financial accounting principles and experience preparing financial statements or management accounts.
• Practical exposure to e-filing, VAT, payroll, taxation, and audit processes.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articlesadvantageous
• Experience working across multiple companies or business entities.

Required Software Skills

• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
• Sage 50 - or equivalent Sage Pastel, CaseWare, or DraftWorx experience is advantageous.