Assistant Accountant

Recruiter:

Abantu Staffing Solutions

Job Ref:

1140906519

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Overview:

This role focuses on consolidating divisional financial information and managing business unit deliverables under strict timelines. It reports to the Divisional Financial Manager.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 and a BCom (or equivalent) with Finance/Accounting as a major.
3+ years’ experience in a Finance or Accounting role.
Experience within the Manufacturing sector is highly advantageous.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Co-ordinate and prepare schedules for the Monthly Automotive Division Financial Pack and upload management packs to SharePoint.
Cost Accounting: Perform product costing analysis, investigate Purchase Price Variances (PPV), and review GP percentages on individual Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Budgeting & Forecasting: Consolidate divisional budget submissions and prepare monthly forecasts across platforms like Finnivo and Qlik.
Internal Controls: Review business unit Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with internal policies to prevent fraud.
Cash Management: Manage daily cash flow, authorize creditor reconciliations, and oversee the divisional cash analytics process.
Intercompany & CAPEX: Reconcile intercompany balances monthly and manage the CAPEX register to ensure all spend is authorized

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