Assistant Accountant Western Cape

Shoprite Group of Companies is actively recruiting for a Assistant Accountant position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Western Cape

Financial professionals like Assistant Accountant are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Assistant Accountant position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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About the role    

The purpose of the Assistant Accountant role is to execute financial administrative and reporting functions within the General Ledger & Inventory team. The role supports process efficiency and improvement through the effective reconciliation of inventory related and other general ledger accounts, preparation of financial data, reports, maintenance of financial documentation and master data records. The role requires a meticulous individual with well-developed organisational skills and the ability to provide excellent financial administrative support. 

What you'll do    

Consolidate and prepare finance and account reconciliation data and reports within specified standards and distribute to relevant stakeholders. Update and maintain all related financial data, records and files as per company policies ensuring accuracy and integrity of information is maintained. Prepare and post monthly journal entries in SAP. Assist with General Ledger and Profit Centre master data maintenance in SAP and other master data systems. Scrutinise monthly General Ledger reconciliations and follow-up on exceptions. Scrutinise sales and cost of sales accounts for abnormalities follow-up on exceptions. Work with the Finance team to streamline reporting efficiencies and improvements. Completion of daily and weekly finance requests e.g. updating and/or loading the moving average cost of articles in SAP etc. Support auditing processes through the preparation of standard reports and data. Assist with ad hoc requests from Management.

What you bring    

Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field – (essential) +5 years’ experience in a similar capacity or role, processing and executing financial administrative, reconciliation and reporting activities in a corporate or retail environment – (essential). Well-developed knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting concepts and principles – (essential). Proficiency in MS Office 365 with intermediate Excel skills to prepare detailed spreadsheets using formulas – (essential). Exposure to SAP (preferred). Exposure to and an understanding of corporate and retail orientated environments (preferred).

Closing Date    

2026/08/22