About this role
RecruitMyMom | Permanent
Half-day Bookkeeper
Cape Town CBD, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 28/10/2026
Job Information
- Job Opening ID ZR_17433_JOB
- Hours of Work Part-time
- Location Type In Office
- Industry Retail & Wholesale
- Job Type Permanent
- Salary R18 000
- Remuneration Term Per Month
- Date Opened 28/10/2026
- Please note We know how much effort goes into every application. While we would love to respond to every one, the volume we receive makes this difficult. Our highest placement success is with candidates who have 3+ years of relevant experience. Parenting breaks don't count against you. If you have not heard from us within 21 days, we have been unable to move forward with your application for this role.
- State/Province Western Cape
- City/Town Cape Town CBD, Cape Town
- Country South Africa
Job Description
Managing the full bookkeeping and governance functions, this role underpins financial clarity and operational accuracy for an established fashion and accessories business. Based in the Cape Town CBD from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Thursday, the position operates with a strong focus on deliverables, supporting monthly reporting, statutory submissions, and day-to-day administrative oversight. You require strong technical proficiency to handle end-to-end accounting tasks independently.
Requirements
- Execute and manage the complete business bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management function.
- Regulate, verify, and authenticate all accounting transactions across sub-ledgers and general ledgers.
- Complete monthly closure procedures and perform general ledger account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies timeously.
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports, incorporating channel, gross profit margin, product, customer, production, and expense variance analysis.
- Oversee and ensure the accurate representation and integration of Shopify, DEAR (Cin7), and Xero reporting platforms.
- Compile annual financial statements, interim financial statements, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and manage annual forecasts and budgets, tracking monthly variances against actual performance.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and manage accounts receivable, creditors, accounts payable, and stocktake processes.
- Prepare and submit statutory returns to SARS, including monthly PAYE EMP201 declarations, bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations, Company Income Tax Returns (ITR14), and Provisional Tax Returns.
- Compile underlying supporting schedules for statutory filings, including VAT, Income Tax, STATS SA, and SARB requirements.
- Facilitate the submission of CIPC Annual Returns and Financial Accountability Supplements (FAS), calculating turnover-based fees and facilitating timeous payments.
- Address and filter all ad-hoc accounting requirements, queries, and corporate reporting deliverables efficiently.
Benefits
- Part-time - 9:00 -13.00
- Monday to Thursday