Assistant Accountant – Shoprite Group of Companies (SHO250110-1)
Closing Date: 17 January 2025
Reference Number: SHO250110-1
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Purpose of the Job
The Assistant Accountant supports the General Ledger & Inventory team by executing financial administrative tasks, reconciliations, and reporting functions. The role focuses on maintaining process efficiency, ensuring the accuracy of financial data, and contributing to financial improvements and audits.
Job Objectives
- Financial Administration and Reporting:
- Consolidate and prepare reconciliation data and reports within specified standards.
- Update and maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries in SAP.
- Master Data Maintenance:
- Assist with General Ledger and Profit Centre master data updates.
- Ensure integrity in financial master data records across systems.
- Reconciliations and Account Analysis:
- Review General Ledger reconciliations and address exceptions.
- Scrutinize sales and cost of sales accounts for abnormalities and investigate anomalies.
- Efficiency and Process Improvements:
- Collaborate with the Finance team to enhance reporting and streamline processes.
- Support daily and weekly finance requests, such as updating moving average costs in SAP.
- Audit Support:
- Assist in audit preparation by generating required reports and financial data.
- Ad Hoc Requests:
- Address ad hoc tasks and requests from management as required.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Experience
Essential:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial administrative, reconciliation, or reporting role within a corporate or retail environment.
Knowledge and Skills
- Accounting Expertise: Thorough understanding of financial and accounting principles.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office 365, with intermediate Excel skills, including advanced formulas.
- System Knowledge: Exposure to SAP (preferred).
- Retail Insight: Familiarity with corporate and retail-focused environments (preferred).
- Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills for accurate data management.
This role offers a solid platform for an experienced financial professional to contribute to the operational efficiency of a leading retail company. The position requires a proactive and meticulous individual with strong analytical and technical skills.
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