Assistant Management Accountant

Exoweld Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Johannesburg is seeking a proactive Junior Accountant / Management Accountant. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or payroll and strong SAP knowledge. Key responsibilities include managing HR functions, payroll preparation, VAT submissions, and assisting with financial statements. The position offers a market-related salary and opportunities for growth within the finance department.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting or payroll role.
• Strong knowledge of VAT and SARS submissions.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full HR function including onboarding and leave management.
• Handle payroll preparation and submissions to SARS.
• Prepare VAT returns and reconciliation of bank statements.
• Assist in drafting annual financial statements.

Skills

Fluent in English

SAP knowledge

Microsoft Office skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Opportunity : Junior Accountant / Management Accountant

Location : Tulisa Park, Johannesburg (On-site position – no remote work)

Job Type : Full-time, Permanent

Experience Level : Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Language : Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Exoweld, a well-established manufacturing company based in Tulisa Park, is looking for a proactive and hands-on Junior Accountant / Management Accountant to join our team.

This is a broad role that combines bookkeeping, management accounting, payroll, HR administration, and regular communication with customers and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Full HR function (onboarding, contracts, disciplinary warnings, leave management, etc.)
• Full payroll function including preparation of salaries, submission of monthly EMP and bi-annual EMP to SARS
• Preparation and electronic submission of VAT returns
• Daily uploading and full reconciliation of bank statements
• Preparation of creditors files and loading payments
• Preparation of debtors statements and ageing
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and packs
• Assisting with the drafting of annual financial statements
• Communicating professionally with customers and suppliers (emails, statements, queries, etc.)
• General administrative and ad-hoc duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' working experience in a similar all-round accounting / payroll / HR role
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (essential)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel – pivots, V-lookups, etc.)
• Solid understanding of SARS eFiling, VAT, PAYE, SDL, UIF, EMP & EMP submissions
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• High attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• Own transport and ability to work on-site in Tulisa Park

What we offer

Market-related salary (based on experience)

Opportunity to grow within the finance department

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on a busy, varied role, please send your CV to with the subject line "Junior Accountant Application – Your Name".

Closing date : 9 January (applications received after this date may not be considered).

We look forward to hearing from you!