Assistant Accountant - Winelands Pork

Recruiter:

Number Two Piggeries

Job Ref:

ECT000124/Lyn

Date posted:

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R25 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Winelands Pork is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on financial administration, cost control, reconciliations, and reporting within a fast-paced operational environment.
The successful candidate will provide key support to the Accountant and assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records while contributing to efficient financial controls across the business.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Daily Processing & Cost Control

Process daily butchery transactions, including invoicing and staff account entries.
Manage diesel requisitions and perform daily diesel stock reconciliations.
Control and allocate stationery, packing materials, refreshments, and printing cartridge costs to the correct cost centres.
Ensure accurate and timeous transaction processing.

Month-End Reporting & Reconciliations

Prepare monthly reports for management accounting purposes.
Compile Boxer rebate schedules.
Perform VAT and sales reconciliations.
Analyse toll fee expenses and process related journal entries.
Prepare month-end accruals relating to copier usage.

Statutory Reporting & Compliance

Prepare and submit quarterly Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) returns.
Assist with annual gas emissions reporting.
Support compliance with VAT, tax, statutory reporting requirements, and internal financial controls.

Debtors & Creditors Support

Assist with the day-to-day management of the debtors book.
Provide relief support for the Debtors/Creditors Manager during leave periods.
Provide backup support to the Creditors Clerk as required.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or a related field.

Experience

At least 3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant, bookkeeping, or accounts-related role.
Working knowledge of month-end processes, VAT, and statutory reporting.
Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, agri-processing, or a similar operational environment will be advantageous.
Experience with Abaserve or a similar ERP/accounting system is beneficial.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
High levels of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
Flexible and reliable team player.

Why Join Winelands Pork?

Opportunity to work within a well-established agricultural and food production business.
Exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and cost-control functions.
Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your accounting career.

If you do not receive feedback within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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