Assistant Accountant (3-month contract)
121 Talent
- Undisclosed
- Contract Intermediate position
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Pinetown
- Posted 22 Jun 2026 by 121 Talent
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2641171 - Ref TAL3979
About the position
Our client, a leading speciality chemical Manufacturing company based in Pinetown, is looking to fill a 3-month contract position of Assistant Accountant.
Purpose of the Role:
The Assistant Accountant will provide assistance to the finance manager on all aspects in the finance department.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounts and finance related topics:
- Maintaining financial records.
- Preparing financial reports.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end processes.
- Assist in compiling annual budgets and forecasts.
- Perform timely reconciliations to maintain accurate financial accounts and records.
- Submitting reports to management.
- Analysing sales and margin reports and flagging potential problems.
- Supporting the business with detailed analysis.
- Manage costs and providing cost analysis.
- Manage the company's assets.
- Manage the company fleet.
- Manage and analyse stock.
Stock Take:
- Provide financial and processing assistance to the branches during the stock count process.
General :
- Undertakes such additional duties which may from time to time be assigned to the employee.
- To ensure that a correct and proper image of the Company is maintained at all times.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate / Matric
- BCOMM Degree
- Must have 3-5 years' experience in a similar position
- Sound knowledge and experience of statutory governmental requirements
- Sound knowledge in Tax
- SAP experience is essential
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a detailed copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Financial Reporting
- Reconciliations
- cost analysis
- Asset Management
- stock analysis
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