Assistant Accountant

SUMMARY:
Step into a pivotal Assistant Accountant role supporting a global finance team while working fully remote from Cape Town. You’ll drive accuracy across reporting, reconciliations and month‑end processes, ensuring seamless collaboration with international departments. If you’re analytical, detail‑focused and ready to make a real impact in a lean, high‑performance finance environment, this role is for you.

POSITION INFO:

This role supports the Financial Controller in all accounting and financial administration activities. Responsibilities include preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports; managing internal/external audit documentation; monthly account reconciliations; processing journals; handling insurance, vehicle and expense administration; managing AP queries; overseeing purchase order compliance; credit and fuel card administration; VAT accuracy; foreign payment calculations; customer recharge preparation; and assisting with statutory audit preparation. The role requires working closely with UK Finance, SA Commercial and Operations teams, as well as internal staff

Skills & Experience:
Experience handling full accounting function up to Management Accounts
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel
Ability to produce high‑quality financial reports and analysis
Experience with high‑volume environments (manufacturing ideal)
Knowledge of JSOX, statutory audits, and compliance processes
Strong planning, organising, and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to build strong internal relationships and communicate across departments

Qualification:
Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Finance (BCom preferred) OR Matric Maths with relevant experience.
Practical SAP experience essential
 
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.
 
 
Contact Joshua Lawrence on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022190.
 
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