Assistant Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022244/CV

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

240 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A wellâestablished organisation is seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to support its finance operations. The role focuses on financial administration, reporting, reconciliations, and audit support while working closely with internal teams and stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical ability, accuracy, and an ability to manage multiple financial tasks in a deadlineâdriven environment

POSITION INFO:

The Assistant Accountant will assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting while ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate journal processing. The role includes supporting internal and external audits, managing various administrative finance tasks such as expense management, insurance administration, and vehicleârelated financial processes. The candidate will also work within SAP, handle balance sheet reconciliations, prepare monthâend reports, and ensure compliance with financial policies and auditing standards. Additional responsibilities include managing vendor documentation, foreign payment processing, and supporting statutory audit preparation.

Skills & Experience:
Strong reporting ability with highâquality financial analysis and clarity
Solid financial administration skills, including cost monitoring and adherence to procedures
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel, with strong IT system capability
Knowledge of business compliance requirements, including statutory audit and internal controls
Excellent analytical problemâsolving skills and attention to detail
Practical working knowledge of an SAP environment, including variance analysis
Strong analytical, decisionâmaking, and organisational skills
Experience with reconciliations, journals, reporting, and financial administration
Familiarity with compliance standards such as internal auditing, external auditing, and regulatory requirements

Qualification:
B. Com qualification in Accounting or Finance

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