Assistant Accountant

Delaire (Pty) Ltd.; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate in South Africa is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support the Financial Manager. Responsibilities include cash book management, debtors and creditors administration, and stock oversight. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and at least 3 years of experience, preferably in hospitality. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Pastel (Sage) Evolution is required.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous hospitality industry experience is advantageous.
• Experience with Easipos is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Capturing of cash book and daily cash-up reconciliation.
• Performing general ledger functions including journal entries.
• Administering debtors and creditors including invoicing and payments.
• Stock administration including invoice capturing and monthly stocktake.
• Managing petty cash and ordering of centralised goods.

Skills

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Strong organizational skills

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain professional relationships

Education

Grade 12

Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping

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.

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.

Delaire Graff Estate is an equal opportunity employer.