Assistant Accountant (Audit Firm Client Services) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Kariega, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

Your reports shape real decisions at this national retail chain head office in Kariega, so they must be right. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Kariega (Eastern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

  • Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
  • Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
  • Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
  • Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
  • Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
  • Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance

You'll need

  • Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
  • You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
  • Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
  • BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
  • At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
  • Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs

Extra points for

  • CA(SA) with SAICA, or AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA
  • Completed articles at an audit firm

On offer

  • Performance bonus linked to company results
  • Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
  • Study assistance for board exams

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it, a brief sample of a management report with figures removed plus last three payslips.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kariega; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKariega, Eastern Cape
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience5+ years
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date23 October 2026
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