Assistant Stock Accountant

Novus Holdings Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing company is seeking an experienced Assistant Stock Accountant in Cape Town. The role involves managing paper orders, verifying receipts, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 education, a financial certificate is advantageous, and 2-3 years in inventory control within a manufacturing setting. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Join us in our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with imports and exports.
• Foreign exchange knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Place local and imported paper orders and coordinate communication.
• Clear imported shipments.
• Verify paper receipts and process in financial systems.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality services.
• Conduct daily, month-end, and ad-hoc reporting.
• File and keep records of transactions.
• Update financial systems and reporting tools.
• Keep up with government policies and accounting standards.
• Explore improvements in reporting.

Skills

Timeously and Accurate reporting

Basic Accounting practices

Basic shipping documentation & Incoterms

Detailed and well-organised

Computer proficiency in MS office and advanced Excel

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Advanced Mathematical skills

Analytical and problem solving

Education

Grade 12 with mathematics and accounting

Financial certificate / diploma

Tools

MS Office (advanced Excel)

Accounting / Manufacturing software

Job description

Job title: Assistant Stock Accountant

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: September 28, 2025

Overview

At Novus Print, we value the expertise and dedication of our team members. We are currently seeking an Assistant Stock Accountant to join our dynamic team. As a leading printing company, we are committed to excellence in everything we do, from delivering top-notch printing solutions to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. The position reports directly to the Senior Stock Accountant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Place local and imported paper orders and coordinate all communication of shipments from origin to final destination.
• Clear imported shipments.
• Verify all paper receipts and process accurately in financial systems on a daily basis.
• Inter-Company transactions.
• Ensure satisfaction to internal and external customers / suppliers through the offering of quality services.
• Daily / Month-end / Ad-hoc reporting / procedures.
• Electronically file and keep records of all processed transactions and reports for auditing and enquiry purposes.
• Update financial systems and reporting tools (Excel).
• Keep up with ever changing Government Policies and Tariffs on Accounting Standards.
• Continuously explore ways of improved reporting.

Educational Requirements

• Grade 12 with mathematics and accounting is a prerequisite.
• A financial certificate / diploma would be advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• 2-3 Years inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Imports and Export experience.
• Foreign Exchange experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Timeously and Accurate reporting.
• Basic Accounting practices.
• Basic shipping documentation & Incoterms.
• Detailed, well-organised and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Computer proficiency in MS office (advanced Excel) and e-mail communication.
• Organised and able to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively.
• Advanced Mathematical skills.
• Analytical and problem solving.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Accounting / Manufacturing software skills.