Assistant Accountant

Sea Harvest Corporation Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Accountant to support general ledger accounting and financial administration. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree in Accounting and proficiency in MS Excel, along with a strong comprehension of finance operations. Responsibilities include maintaining cash book, preparing tax schedules, and assisting with fixed asset administration.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, with Mathematics.
• BCom degree with major in Accounting.
• Experience in GL entries, cashbook and fixed assets would be preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support for general ledger accounts.
• Prepare income tax schedules for tax returns.
• Maintain cash book for Rand and CFC accounts.

Skills

Computer literacy – MS Office (high proficiency in MS Excel)

Strong interpersonal skills

Good decision-making skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Numeracy skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinking

Ability to adapt and respond to change

Creative thinking and problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics

BCom degree with major in Accounting

Job description

Overview

Job title: Assistant Accountant

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: October 08, 2025

Job Purpose

To provide a clerical and administrative support service in respect of general ledger accounts, fixed assets and assist with the administration of all companies within the Sea Harvest Group. Assist with ad hoc requests from Senior Finance staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Fixed Asset Administration
• Prepare income tax schedules for tax returns disclosure purposes for all entities in the Sea Harvest Group
• Maintain cash book for both Rand and CFC accounts, perform monthly bank account reconciliations for entities in the Sea Harvest Group
• Maintenance of petty cash
• Administration and recording of Staff reimbursements and Credit cards
• Update daily exchange rates on financial system.
• Prepare general journals.
• Assist with Factory Shop accounting and daily Cash reconciliations
• Other ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12, with Mathematics
• BCom degree with major in Accounting
• Experience in GL entries, cashbook and fixed assets would be preferable

Skills & Abilities Required

• Computer literacy – MS Office (With a high proficiency in MS Excel).
• Strong interpersonal skills; Excellent people skills.
• Good decision – making skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Numeracy skills;
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinking.
• Work independently and as a part of a team.
• Business understanding.
• Initiating action; Drive and energy.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change.
• Creative thinking and problem – solving.
• Self – motivated.
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