Junior Accountant

Alistair Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing logistics company in Johannesburg is looking for a finance professional to manage journal entries, assist with reporting, and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates hold a BCom Honours in Finance/Accounting and have three years of experience. Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and detail orientation are essential for contributing to the company's success in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunity for growth

Impact on safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with logistics KPIs, global supply chain practices, and regulatory frameworks.
• Deadline-oriented with a strong desire to help a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Capture journals into SAP.
• Assist with month-end reports.
• Raise admin POs for SA & Mauritius.
• Prepare and submit tax returns.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with yearly audit queries.
• Conduct monthly budget analyses.
• Complete ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Attention to Detail

Strong communication skills

Administration skills

Education

BCom Honours in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About Alistair Group

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing logistics and service companies. We provide a range of self-delivered logistics solutions across multiple geographies with the vision to “Make Africa Work Better.”

Our core competencies include road freight, warehousing, commodity trading, and material handling equipment hire. With over 1,000 employees and a fleet exceeding 1,000 trucks, Alistair Group continues to expand its presence and service offering across the continent, driven by innovation, entrepreneurial energy, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Core Services: Freight Forwarding | Clearance & Forwarding | Energy Support Services | Equipment Rental | Commodity Trading | Integrated Solutions | Warehousing | Ocean Freight

Industries Served: Mining | Oil & Gas | Agriculture | Construction | Explosives | Renewables

Our Values: Honesty | Customer Focus | Continual Improvement | Humility | Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Capturing Journals into SAP.
• Assisting accountants with month end reports.
• Raising admin POs for SA & Mauritius.
• Assisting accountants with tax return preparation and submissions.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations – with assistance from accountants.
• Assisting with yearly external audit queries.
• Assisting Accountants with monthly budget analyses.
• Any ad-hoc tasks as set out by the Head Shared Services and Heads of Finance.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Honours in Finance/Accounting
• Three years work experience
• Self-motivation, Attention to Detail & Deadline-Oriented
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Have the ambition to help drive the growth of a young company.
• Strong communication and administration skills.
• Familiarity with logistics KPIs, global supply chain practices, and regulatory frameworks.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company with operations across Africa.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact in safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Work with a team committed to excellence, growth, and innovation.

Working hours in Sandton are 7:20am – 4:20pm M-F and 8:00am – 12:00pm on alternate Saturday.

The company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.