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Assistant Accountant (Audit Firm Client Services)

How2Apply Talent Network

Randburg, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

Month-end, year-end and audit prep all run through you at a logistics company in Randburg. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Randburg. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries

You'll need

At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
BCom Accounting or equivalent degree

On offer

Study assistance for board exams
Paid professional body membership fees
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Randburg really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified degree certificate and full academic record plus a brief sample of a management report with figures removed.
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 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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