Temp Assistant Accountant - Sanulac

Lactalis Careers; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dairy firm in South Africa seeks a Temp Assistant Accountant to support the creditors department. The role involves routine clerical and accounting tasks, including validating payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring documentation compliance. The ideal candidate will possess an accounting degree and relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is a contract position based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Intermediate accounting skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of creditor processing.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform three-way matching and processing of invoices.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and prepare documentation for payments.
• Follow up on account queries with relevant staff and vendors.
• Assist in the month-end process, including journal prep and posting.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations for selected accounts.
• Manage ad hoc financial reporting requests as needed.

Skills

Accounting degree or relevant Tertiary qualification

Experience in a financial function

Knowledge of BPCS

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Knowledge of processing import creditors

Ability to work independently

Computer Literate (MS Office, Word & Excel)

Education

Accounting degree or relevant Tertiary qualification

Job description

Closing Date

2026/01/31

Reference Number

PAR251215-1

Job Title

Temp Assistant Accountant - Sanulac

Department

Finance

Job Type Classification

Contract

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Operations

Stellenbosch

Location - Country

South Africa

Job Description

The purpose of the role is to support the creditors department by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks. These activities include the validation and verification of payments made to our providers. Ensure that the relevant documentation is consolidated and captured according to set procedures. The role is also responsible for the reconciliation of accounts monthly.

Required Skills

• Accounting degree or relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Experience in a financial function will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of BPCS is advantageous.
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to respect the deadlines.
• Knowledge of processing import creditors advantageous.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Computer Literate (MS Office, Word & Excel)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Three‑way matching and processing of invoices.
• Reconciling vendor accounts and preparing documentation for payment of creditors.
• Following up on account queries by interaction with factory/HO staff and vendors.
• Involvement in the month‑end process, including journal preparation and posting.
• Balance sheet reconciliations of selected accounts.
• Ad hoc financial reporting requests and tasks as required.