Junior GL Accountant Assistant - Cape Town (Temp)

Energy Job Search; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global finance company is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant to join their Africa Accounting Shared Service team in Cape Town. This entry-level position offers invaluable experience in accounting while supporting essential financial operations and month-end processes across multiple regions. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 1-2 years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of accounting principles. Join us to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in a respected multinational environment.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in a global finance environment

Work alongside experienced accounting professionals

Opportunities for skill development and CV enhancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (third year or higher) in Accounting/Finance.
• 1-2 years’ experience in accounting, administration, or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, and file documentation for accounting and audit activities.
• Support reconciliations, audit samples, and external auditor requests.
• Reconcile AR/AP accounts and balance GL to sub-systems.
• Process payments and reconcile supplier statements via ERP.
• Collect IC invoices and reconcile IC balances.
• Prepare journals, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end close.
• Support statutory and tax audit preparation.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Fluent English

French language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Honours degree

Job description

A leading global finance company is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant to join their Africa Accounting Shared Service team in Cape Town. This entry-level position offers invaluable experience in accounting while supporting essential financial operations and month-end processes across multiple regions. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 1-2 years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of accounting principles. Join us to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in a respected multinational environment.