Assistant Accountant

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Assistant Accountant supports the Finance function by delivering accurate financial information assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes ensuring policy compliance managing intradepartmental charges and providing analytical and administrative support to budget holders. The role contributes to the effective operation of the Finance team and supports the Senior Management Accountant and broader finance structures.

This role is positioned within a serviceoriented finance environment that supports a diverse range of business units and stakeholders.

Financial Administration & Controls

Prepare monthly management accounts and support profit centre reporting.
Review accounts and process journals required for cost reallocations and corrections.
Manage accruals including monthly half-year and yearend requirements.
Ensure employment costs and headcount data are accurately captured and aligned with policies.
Maintain compliance with all finance and corporate policies (transfer pricing approvals accruals etc.).
Process all IDC transactions accurately in SAP.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Support budget holders through the annual budget and forecasting cycles.
Engage with and challenge budget owners to validate assumptions and cost requirements.
Collate headcount and calculate employment cost.
Consolidate and capture overhead allocations and intradepartmental charges.
Capture budget and forecast data in SAP.

Accounts Payable Support (as applicable)

Assist with creation of purchase requisitions and orders.
Support invoice processing receipting and resolving exceptions.
Perform monthly reconciliation on the Anglo vendor account and follow up on reconciling items.

Reporting & Analysis

Prepare monthly and adhoc financial reports for management and stakeholders.
Perform variance analysis highlight risks or opportunities and engage stakeholders on corrective actions.

Stakeholder Support & Training

Provide ongoing finance support to nonfinance managers.
Train budget holders on financial processes and systems.
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

BCom in Accounting (or equivalent).

Experience:

Finance experience to profitcentre/accounting level.
Experience in budgeting and forecasting processes.
Experience in organisations with multiple service lines and cost allocations.
Experience in analysing interpreting and reporting on financial performance.
Accounts payable and procurement system experience.

Knowledge:

Management and financial accounting principles.
SAP ERP system (highly advantageous).
Intermediate Excel and MS Office proficiency.
Understanding of corporate policies and financial governance.

Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Analytical thinking and ability to challenge assumptions.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
Problemsolving and process improvement orientation.

Additional Information :

Our Values

Put Safety First: We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity even if this means stopping a task.

Shape the Future: consideration of direct report and other team members ensuring each member has the opportunity to grow within their roles with scope for advancement and shaping the future of Finance.

Pull Together: ensure that the global Finance function works effectively and efficiently as a unit promoting shared best practice.

Be Passionate: to embrace and be passionate about the role and ensure every success is achieved recognised and rewarded in a manner that is consistent with the De Beers name.

Build Trust: Building an environment in which trust is a virtue which guides everyday behaviour of the team and in which each team member has confidence in their colleagues.

Show We Care: to build an environment in which team members take pride in their roles as part of the Finance team.

TO APPLY:

Submit applications on or before the closing date:

CLOSING DATE: 09 February 2026

Should you not have heard from the HR Department four weeks after the closing date kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time