Assistant Accounting Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009258/MoD

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

350000

SUMMARY:

A well-established manufacturing concern, based in Boksburg, is seeking a detail-orientated and hands-on Assistant Accounting Manager to support and oversee day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for a strong accounting professional with supervisory experience who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Supervising day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring that the ERP system is accurate and up to date
Reviewing monthly reconciliations for debtors, creditors, and bank accounts
Maintaining debtors’ records and actively following up on overdue payments
Assisting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Supporting compliance with tax legislation and statutory reporting requirements
Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
Supporting external audits, SARS audits, and B-BBEE audits
Loading month-end and ad hoc payments
Processing and loading import payments (LC, DA, and DP)
Reviewing and supervising the capturing of import purchases and export sales
Creating pro forma and commercial invoices, capturing clearing instructions, and completing SADC certificates for export sales
Assisting with and supervising the maintenance of inventory records
Managing petty cash
Training, supporting, and guiding junior accounting staff
Capturing and maintaining customer orders

Please note: This list is not exhaustive and may evolve based on operational requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

BCom Accounting degree (or similar qualification)
Advanced Excel skills (Microsoft Office)
3–5 years’ relevant accounting experience, including some team supervision or management exposure
Experience working with SAP, Sage, or similar ERP systems
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills

Advantageous (Non-Essential) Experience:

Experience within the manufacturing or mining sector
Working knowledge of Tally ERP
Experience using SAP Ariba and/or Coupa
Exposure to clearing and forwarding processes

Why Apply?:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable manufacturing business and play a key role in supporting financial operations while gaining further management exposure.

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