Assistant Accountant (Audit Firm Client Services)

A logistics company in Bellville needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Bellville, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
• Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
• Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and clear old reconciling items

• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs

• Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
• Study assistance for board exams
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Performance bonus linked to company results

• Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.
• Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.