GL Accountant Assistant

SUMMARY:
Our client, a global organization with operations across Africa, is seeking a Temporary GL Accountant Assistant for a 7 month contract to support their Africa Accounting Shared Service team based in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, multinational finance environment.
In this role, you’ll support key accounting, audit, and reporting activities across multiple African regions, playing a vital part in month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial data accuracy.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, and file documentation for accounting and audit activities
• Support reconciliations, audit samples, and external auditor requests

• Reconcile AR/AP accounts and balance GL to sub-systems
• Process payments and reconcile supplier statements via ERP

• Collect intercompany invoices and supporting documentation
• Accrue unprocessed items and reconcile IC balances
• Support AP and assist with payment applications in the ERP

• Ensure alignment between the GL and Fixed Asset/Lease sub-systems

• Prepare journals and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end close and compile financial schedules
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and finance projects

• Support statutory and tax audit preparation
• Assist with SOX documentation and IFRS audit processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (third year or higher) in Accounting or Finance
• Honours degree advantageous
• 1–2 years’ experience in accounting, administration, or financial analysis

• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Well-organised, deadline-driven, and able to work independently
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Fluent in English (French advantageous)

Why Join Our Client?

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in a global finance environment
• Work alongside experienced accounting professionals
• Contribute to financial operations across multiple African countries
• Strengthen your skillset and enhance your CV within a respected multinational organization