Junior Accountant (Fresh Food)

Shoprite Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in South Africa is seeking a Junior Accountant for its Fresh Food operations. This role involves supporting sound financial management by ensuring accurate cost management and providing insights that enhance financial performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Located in Cape Town, this permanent position offers opportunities to contribute significantly to the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for cost management and variance analysis.
• Must have attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial operations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management within Fresh Foods operations.
• Provide insights to optimize financial performance.
• Participate in standard cost updates and budgeting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Junior Accountant (Fresh Food)
Location: South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town, Brackenfell
Job Type: Permanent
Reference Number: SHO260130-6
Closing Date: 2026/02/06

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Junior Accountant (Fresh Food) is to support the sound financial management and practice within Fresh Foods operations by ensuring accurate cost management, identifying variances, and providing insights that optimizes financial performance and contributes significantly to the overall financial health and decision-making processes. This role supports various financial activities, from standard cost updates and variance analysis to monthly financial operations, year-end reviews, and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Support sound financial management and practice within Fresh Foods operations by ensuring accurate cost management and identifying variances.
• Provide insights that optimize financial performance and contribute to overall financial health and decision-making processes.
• Support various financial activities, including standard cost updates and variance analysis, monthly financial operations, year-end reviews, and budgeting processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams