Assistant Accountant

Pro Tem; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Stellenbosch is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Financial Manager and ensure smooth financial operations. Responsibilities include cash book management, general ledger functions, debtors and creditors administration, and stock management. The ideal candidate should have a relevant qualification and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous hospitality industry experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture cash book and perform daily cash-up reconciliation.
• Handle general ledger tasks including journal entries.
• Manage debtors and creditors administration.
• Conduct stock administration and monitor petty cash.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Grade 12

Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Pastel (Sage) Evolution

Easipos

Job description

Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support and assist the Financial Manager and Finance Team in order to ensure all financial functions run smoothly and efficiently.

Main Responsibilities

• Capturing of cash book and daily cash-up reconciliation.
• General ledger functions including journal entries.
• Debtors administration including issuing of invoices, account reconciliations and collections.
• Creditors administration including capturing of invoices, account reconciliations and loading of payments.
• Stock administration including invoice capturing and monthly stocktake.
• Petty cash administration.
• Ordering of centralised goods.
• General office duties.

Main Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Degree, Diploma, Certificate in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Preferably more than 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous hospitality industry experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with Pastel (Sage) Evolution or a similar accounting package.
• Previous exposure to Easipos will be advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Taking ownership of duties.
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with all departments.
• Flexible and accountable.