Assistant Accountant - Winelands Pork

Number Two Piggeries; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Number Two Piggeries in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Accountant to support daily processing and cost control, including invoicing, stock reconciliations, and expense coding.

You will work on month-end reporting, VAT and statutory reconciliations, and provide backup for debtors and creditors management in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a relevant accounting diploma or degree, 3+ years’ experience, and strong Excel skills; ERP experience with Abaserve is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant, bookkeeping, or accounts-related role.
• Experience with Abaserve or a similar ERP/accounting system is beneficial.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process daily butchery transactions, including invoicing and staff account entries.
• Manage diesel requisitions and perform daily diesel stock reconciliations.
• Control and allocate stationery, packing materials, refreshments, and printing cartridge costs to the correct cost centres.
• Ensure accurate and timeous transaction processing.
• Prepare monthly reports for management accounting purposes.
• Compile Boxer rebate schedules.
• Perform VAT and sales reconciliations.
• Analyse toll fee expenses and process related journal entries.
• Prepare month-end accruals relating to copier usage.
• Prepare and submit quarterly Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) returns.
• Assist with annual gas emissions reporting.
• Support compliance with VAT, tax, statutory reporting requirements, and internal financial controls.
• Assist with day-to-day management of the debtors book.
• Provide relief support for the Debtors/Creditors Manager during leave periods.
• Provide backup support to the Creditors Clerk as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Time management

Communication skills

Independence

Team player

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or related field

Tools

Abaserve ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Daily Processing & Cost Control

• Process daily butchery transactions, including invoicing and staff account entries.
• Manage diesel requisitions and perform daily diesel stock reconciliations.
• Control and allocate stationery, packing materials, refreshments, and printing cartridge costs to the correct cost centres.
• Ensure accurate and timeous transaction processing.

Month-End Reporting & Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly reports for management accounting purposes.
• Compile Boxer rebate schedules.
• Perform VAT and sales reconciliations.
• Analyse toll fee expenses and process related journal entries.
• Prepare month-end accruals relating to copier usage.

Statutory Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and submit quarterly Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) returns.
• Assist with annual gas emissions reporting.
• Support compliance with VAT, tax, statutory reporting requirements, and internal financial controls.

Debtors & Creditors Support

• Assist with the day-to-day management of the debtors book.
• Provide relief support for the Debtors/Creditors Manager during leave periods.
• Provide backup support to the Creditors Clerk as required.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or a related field.

Experience

• At least 3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant, bookkeeping, or accounts-related role.
• Working knowledge of month-end processes, VAT, and statutory reporting.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, agri-processing, or a similar operational environment will be advantageous.
• Experience with Abaserve or a similar ERP/accounting system is beneficial.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Flexible and reliable team player.

Why Join Winelands Pork?

• Opportunity to work within a well-established agricultural and food production business.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and cost-control functions.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your accounting career.

If you do not receive feedback within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.