Junior Accountant

Alistair James Company Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing logistics company in South Africa is looking for a finance/accounting professional. The role includes capturing journals in SAP, assisting with month-end reports, tax return preparation, and budget analyses. Candidates should have a BCom Honours in Finance/Accounting, three years of work experience, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to safety, quality, and innovation.

Benefits

Impact on safety and quality standards

Opportunities for growth and innovation

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with logistics KPIs and global supply chain practices.
• Ambition to drive the growth of a young company.

Responsibilities

• Capturing journals into SAP.
• Assisting accountants with month-end reports.
• Raising admin POs for SA & Mauritius.
• Preparing and submitting tax returns.
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with yearly external audit queries.
• Conducting monthly budget analyses.

Skills

Self‑motivation

Attention to Detail

Deadline‑Oriented

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."

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 7:20 am – 4:20 pm M‑F and 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 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.

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