Assistant Accountant

Delaire Graff Estate; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality estate in Stellenbosch is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Financial Manager and ensure efficient financial operations. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Finance or Accounting and have over 3 years of experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience with Pastel are essential. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, along with fluency in English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting completed or soon to be completed SAICA / SAIBA / SAIPA or relevant articles.
• Preferably more than 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous hospitality industry experience will be advantageous.

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 stock take.
• Petty cash administration.
• Ordering of centralized goods.
• General office duties.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Strong skills in Excel

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Pastel (Sage) Evolution

Job description

Delaire Graff Estate 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.

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 stock take.
• Petty cash administration.
• Ordering of centralised goods.
• General office duties.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Accounting completed or soon to be completed SAICA / SAIBA / SAIPA or relevant articles.
• 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, with strong skills in Excel.
• 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.