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Assistant Accountant (Audit Firm Client Services) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Kathu, Northern Cape

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

Month-end, year-end and audit prep all run through you at a mid-sized manufacturing group in Kathu. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Kathu, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission

What you need

At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs

Helpful, not essential

CA(SA) with SAICA, or AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA
CIMA qualification for management accounting posts
Consolidation experience across several companies

What you get

Performance bonus linked to company results
Study assistance for board exams
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
Paid professional body membership fees

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified degree certificate and full academic record plus last three payslips.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.
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