Assistant Accountant

Sea Harvest Group Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the seafood sector is looking for an Assistant Accountant based in Cape Town. This role involves maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, and assisting with tax preparations ensuring accurate financial reporting across the Sea Harvest Group.

Qualifications

• BCom degree with major in Accounting (with Mathematics in Matric).
• Experience in GL entries, cashbook and fixed assets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cash book for Rand and CFC accounts, perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare income tax schedules for tax returns disclosure.
• Administration of staff reimbursements and credit cards.

Skills

MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Education

BCom degree with major in Accounting

Job description

Job title : Assistant Accountant

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : May 30, 2025Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

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

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

Qualification & Experience

• BCom degree with major in Accounting (with Mathematics in Matric).
• 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 organizational 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.
• Determination to meet company goals and objectives.
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