Qetello, a specialist recruitment agency, is recruiting on behalf of our client in the transport and logistics industry for an organised and detail-oriented Assistant to the Accountant.

Please note: This is not a senior Accountant position. This role is ideal for a junior to intermediate candidate with strong administrative and financial processing skills, looking to support a busy finance department and gain valuable accounting experience under the guidance of the Credit Manager.

Based in Durbanville, this position involves supporting various accounting functions including invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, and ledger maintenance.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Assistant to join our client’s team in Durbanville, Cape Town. The Financial Assistant will play a vital role in supporting various accounting functions within accounts payable department. A certificate or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Support & Reporting

• Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Support monthly reporting cycles and general ledger updates

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and follow up on payments
• Generate customer invoices and assist with collections
• Reconcile vendor and customer accounts

Banking & Reconciliations

• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies
• Monitor and record transactions accurately

General Finance Admin & Month-End Support

• Capture journal entries and support month-end closing
• Assist with accruals and maintaining proper records
• Support the Credit Manager with ad-hoc tasks and reports

Expense & Compliance Management

• Process staff expense claims and verify compliance
• Maintain financial records for audits and reporting
• Stay up to date with accounting practices and contribute to procedural improvements

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Matric / Grade 12 (Compulsory)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

Experience

• 1–3 years in a financial admin or accounting support role
• Experience in transport/logistics industry (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of accounting basics
• Solid Excel and MS Office skills
• Knowledge of accounting systems/software

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork
• Able to follow procedures and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and support where needed

Why This Role?

This is a growth opportunity for someone early in their finance career to gain exposure to all accounting functions while working closely with experienced professionals in a high-performance industry.

How to Apply

Send your CV and supporting documents to recruitment@qetello.co.za
Use the subject line: Assistant to Accountant – Durbanville

If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.