Job title: Assistant Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
Job published: 21/05/2025
Job ID: 61632

Job Description

Growing distributor and DIY retailer, looking to employ a hands on, detail orientated Assistant Accountant. Responsible for all of the business financial and operational systems and controls. 

Responsibilities

  • Maintain filing of supplier invoices 
  • Review invoice approvals and accounts entries 
  • Compile monthly supplier recons for payment process 
  • Post discounts and settlement journals 
  • Resolve supplier queries and process returns 
  • Reconcile credit card control accounts 
  • Reconcile seller account transactions 
  • Reconcile bank accounts and debtors payments 
  • Issue month end statements and follow up on overdue payments 
  • Put together and verify electronic time sheets 
  • Prepare monthly payroll, including loan deductions, advances, and related entries
  • Reconcile Amazon transactions and returns 
  • Liaise with Takealot, investigate and invoice missing stock 
  • Oversee monthly stock takes 
  • Resolve stock discrepancies 
  • Implement financial and operational systems 
  • Increase efficiency and minimize stock shrinkage 

Requirements:

  • Proficient in Xero Accounting Software, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets
  • High attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Experience with e-commerce platforms (i.e.Amazon, Takealot) 
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting principles
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

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