Assistant Accountant (Audit Firm Client Services)

A national retail chain head office in Brits needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Brits; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
• Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
• Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
• Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
• Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
• Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads

• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• 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
• At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience

• Completed articles at an audit firm
• Power BI or a similar BI tool

• Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Paid professional body membership fees

• Show what you improved, such as "cut month-end close from 10 days to 6"; results beat task lists.
• If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.