Accountant - BCom qualified

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT005238/LH

Date posted:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location:

Constantia, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Have you completed your BComm accounting degree and enjoy the analysis side of Accounting?

Our client in the southern suburbs of Cape Town has a hybrid role for an early career professional who is interested to use their studies and move into the logistics career sector.

Great opportunity to grow your skills acquired post degree with one to three years of auditing or accounting experience.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

BCom / BFin (Honours preferred)
Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent
CFA (Level 1+) beneficial but not required
Early career finance professional who wants real responsibility
Interested in operations + finance + data, not just accounting
Comfortable in a small, fast-moving company
Wants exposure to logistics, FX, and operational finance
Structured thinker who enjoys building systems and improving processes

Technical Skills

Financial analysis and reporting
Data management and database handling
Strong Excel / Sheets capability (Essential)
Accounting systems (Xero preferred)
Reconciliation and financial control
Data analytics and structured reporting

DUTIES
Financial & Operational Data Control

Maintain and manage Order Database and Financial Database
Cross-reference supplier, transporter, port, and client documentation
Ensure data integrity across operational and financial systems
Convert operational data into invoice-ready datasets
Maintain document trails and audit-ready records

Invoicing & Financial Portfolio Build

Convert operational databases into structured invoice packs
Build and maintain invoice portfolio files with full supporting documentation
Prepare reconciliations before posting to accounting system (Xero)
Identify discrepancies and resolve invoicing errors
Liaise with accounts and operations teams to correct mismatches

Reconciliations & Financial Tracking

Fuel consumption reconciliation and variance tracking
Port report reconciliation and preparation for client reporting
Supplier and transporter reconciliation
Monitor and report operational financial movement
Restructured and recurring management reports
Financial reports: Debtors aging & collections tracking, Payables / outstanding liabilities,

Cash flow tracking and reporting

Invoice and margin performance

Operational Finance Reports & Support

Weekly tonnage and throughput reporting
Cost per ton / operational performance metrics, and variance & trend analysis
FX & Market monitoring of rate, track impact on transactions, costs, margins
Support management with FX exposure visibility
Assist managers with daily operational tracking
Provide structured financial visibility into logistics flows
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Prepare Board Meeting packs and financial summaries
Assist with agenda preparation and reporting materials
Prepare Warehouse EXCO reporting and reconciliation packs

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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