Assistant Accountant

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking an Assistant Accountant to handle full bookkeeping and accounting functions. Responsibilities include monitoring financial transactions, compiling reports, and ensuring internal controls. The ideal candidate holds a B. Comm (Accounting) degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the FMCG sector and familiarity with SAP. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a FMCG environment.
• Experience with day-to-day accounting systems/transactions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review day-to-day accounting systems/transactions.
• Compile accurate monthly reports and detailed analysis.
• Implement and monitor internal controls.

Skills

Financial Management

Intercompany Reconciliations

Internal Controls

Report Compilation and Analysis

Education

B. Comm (Accounting) Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Assistant Accountant

R430k (negotiable)

Cape Town

Excellent career opportunity with division of leading listed FMCG group. Reporting to the FD you will be responsible for full bookkeeping, accounting and clerical duties for the division.

Key performance areas

• Financial Management: Day-to-day accounting systems/transactions monitored and reviewed: General Ledger, Creditors, Intercompany, Inventory & Cost of Sales
• Intercompany Reconciliations: Intercompany reporting monthly basis
• Reporting: Accurate compilation of monthly reports and detailed analysis.
• Internal Controls: Internal controls monitored and implemented

Qualifications and experience

• B. Comm (Accounting) Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a FMCG environment, SAP experience adv.