Bookkeeper at RecruitMyMom

Job Description

• An established non-profit organisation, committed to providing quality educational opportunities, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Bookkeeper. This role oversee the financial management function across two organisations, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and long-term sustainability. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for providing financial oversight, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and delivering meaningful financial reporting and analysis to support informed decision-making.
• The organisation is open to appointing either a full-time candidate or an experienced professional seeking reduced working hours, with remuneration adjusted proportionately.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support to the bookkeeping function.
• Review monthly accounting records and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing financial forecasting processes.
• Monitor organisational cash flow and financial performance.
• Prepare financial reports for management, board meetings, donors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Manage and oversee BBBEE verification processes and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NPO legislation, SARS requirements, and other statutory obligations.
• Oversee regulatory submissions and governance-related financial compliance.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Develop and strengthen financial controls, systems, and reporting processes.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a bookkeeping, finance management, or accounting role.
• Minimum 3 years experience working with either (Sage or Xero)
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Experience preparing management accounts and coordinating audits.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.