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Assistant Accounting Manager Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Assistant Accounting Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Assistant Accounting Manager
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFR009258/MoD
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
350000
SUMMARY:
A well-established manufacturing concern, based in Boksburg, is seeking a detail-orientated and hands-on Assistant Accounting Manager to support and oversee day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for a strong accounting professional with supervisory experience who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.
POSITION INFO:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Supervising day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring that the ERP system is accurate and up to date
- Reviewing monthly reconciliations for debtors, creditors, and bank accounts
- Maintaining debtors’ records and actively following up on overdue payments
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Supporting compliance with tax legislation and statutory reporting requirements
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Supporting external audits, SARS audits, and B-BBEE audits
- Loading month-end and ad hoc payments
- Processing and loading import payments (LC, DA, and DP)
- Reviewing and supervising the capturing of import purchases and export sales
- Creating pro forma and commercial invoices, capturing clearing instructions, and completing SADC certificates for export sales
- Assisting with and supervising the maintenance of inventory records
- Managing petty cash
- Training, supporting, and guiding junior accounting staff
- Capturing and maintaining customer orders
Please note: This list is not exhaustive and may evolve based on operational requirements.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- BCom Accounting degree (or similar qualification)
- Advanced Excel skills (Microsoft Office)
- 3–5 years’ relevant accounting experience, including some team supervision or management exposure
- Experience working with SAP, Sage, or similar ERP systems
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Advantageous (Non-Essential) Experience:
- Experience within the manufacturing or mining sector
- Working knowledge of Tally ERP
- Experience using SAP Ariba and/or Coupa
- Exposure to clearing and forwarding processes
Why Apply?:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable manufacturing business and play a key role in supporting financial operations while gaining further management exposure.
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