Accountant trainee

Asics Italia S.R.L.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accountant Trainee, where your passion for numbers and systems will be valued. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team in a fast-paced environment. You'll engage in various tasks, from managing the general ledger to vendor reconciliations, while collaborating with a diverse group of individuals. If you're eager to learn and make a difference, this position will empower you to grow your skills and thrive in a supportive atmosphere that champions well-being and inclusivity.

Benefits

Inclusive Environment

Diversity Initiatives

Well-being Programs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full accounting function from general ledger to reports.
• Manage Fixed Asset Register and assist with external audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Business Acumen

Multi-tasking

Passion for Numbers

Education

B.Com / B.Acc or similar

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We are ASICS. And our five letters have meaning. ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’, or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body.

We’ve always believed in the positive benefits of movement. And this year, we’ve recommitted to this founding purpose, supporting more people to experience the transformative power of movement on the body and the mind.

So, this is your chance to join a truly purpose-driven brand.

As an Accountant trainee, you’ll get a priceless opportunity to become part of an open, progressive organisation where individuals can make a real difference.

You can be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs or gender identification. ASICS welcomes diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences.

Can you move minds?

We are looking for the Accountant or Finance Specialist with 2-3 years of experience for a fixed-term contract to support our team and gain new experience working in a fast-paced environment. We have lots of interesting tasks and need someone who’s in love with numbers and systems, a measured yet passionate individual who’ll enjoy interacting and collaborating with different people across our great team, handling multiple tasks simultaneously whilst being a part of our Accounting & Finance team.

Based in Cape Town, South Africa and reporting to Veveka Boodhram, Sr. Financial Controller, as part of the role you will:

• Assist with full accounting function from general ledger to Income Statement, Balance Sheet and related reports
• Assist with vendor reconciliations
• Compile general ledger balance sheet reconciliations
• Process accounting journals
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Manage Fixed Asset Register
• Assist with the external audit

Does this sound like you?

• You’re looking to make a difference. You are focused on your area and deliver great results adding value to all projects and things you are involved in.
• You’re passionate about numbers & systems. You feel numbers and can interpret them in the right way, you have worked with SAP system before or are ready to learn fast, you have a black belt in Excel.
• You’re a fast learner. You’re eager to absorb the expertise of our teams.
• You respond well to pressure. Multi-tasking doesn’t faze you.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant tertiary qualification essential – B.Com / B.Acc or similar
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Solid analytical skills
• Good business acumen

Bonus:

• Advanced Excel skills
• Previous SAP / BI experience

Join our team

When you join ASICS, you join a family and become part of something special. We know that sport means so much more than physical activity alone. It’s about coming together, sharing experiences and enhancing our all-round wellbeing.

That’s why we practice what we preach. You’ll join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity and individualism, healthy bodies and healthy minds. As an employer, we offer a range of benefits and services to our people to experience the positive impact of movement, every day.

We look forward to receiving your application online – just send your CV and motivation letter via our career page.