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Assistant Accountant

  • Cape Town
  • Salary: On Application
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Accounting Manufacturing
  • Reference: 166550

Apply before Feb 07 2026 | 20 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Hire Resolve

A leading company specialising in printing and packaging solutions is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support its finance function. The role will assist with financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and day-to-day accounting operations within a structured and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities 
  • Assist the Financial Controller with all aspects of accounting and financial administration

  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports

  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and post journals in line with deadlines

  • Review cost centres at month-end and correct mispostings

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, statutory requirements, and internal/external audits

  • Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit documentation

  • Administer insurance claims and manage related financial documentation

  • Manage staff expense claims and ensure compliance with policies and procedures

  • Oversee vehicle, fuel card, and credit card administration, including accruals, journals, payments, and reporting

  • Act as primary contact for Accounts Payable queries for local staff and AP teams

  • Create and maintain supplier accounts and oversee invoice processing

  • Act as Invoice Manager, ensuring correct GL coding and approval of purchase orders

  • Maintain and review non-PO supplier lists and approval structures

  • Review and approve freight invoices, including recharges where applicable

  • Calculate and process foreign payments and confirm trades in SAP

  • Prepare monthly customer recharges for processing

  • Ensure correct VAT treatment of transactions and act as Tax Manager for expense systems

  • Provide required financial data for audits, including BEE and statutory audits

  • Prepare and submit documentation for foreign vendors and payments

  • Support preliminary preparation of annual statutory audits and manage assigned audit sections

  • Maintain strong internal relationships with finance, operations, commercial teams, and staff


Requirements 
  • BCom degree or Matric with Mathematics and Accounting plus relevant experience

  • Practical experience working in an SAP environment

  • Strong understanding of variance analysis and general ledger accounting

  • Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes

  • Exposure to internal and external audits and statutory financial requirements

  • Knowledge of VAT principles and financial compliance standards

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to produce high-quality financial reports and analyses

  • Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines

  • Sound financial awareness and business acumen

  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems

  • Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement


Benefits
Benefits 
  • Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
  • Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

    • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
    • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
    • Please use "Assistant Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email

    We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future



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About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve removes the stress of the career search by understanding you as an individual. We take more than just your qualifications into account, considering factors like your salary and benefits expectations as well as your preferred workplace culture to ensure that we find the perfect opportunities to meet your unique needs.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we focus on the Engineering, Finance, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Logistics industries. Our team of recruitment consultants is well-versed and highly networked in the industries in which they operate and are dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit.

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