Sappi

Assistant Accountant


PayCompetitive
LocationUmkomaas/Kwaz
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 50201

      Sappi Southern Africa

      Saiccor Mill, Umkomaas

      Assistant Accountant (HRL 15)

      We are hiring!

      At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.


      We’re on the lookout for an experienced Assistant Accountant to maintain accurate and timeous receipting of raw materials, efficient preparation of inventory reconciliations and recording of various accounting transactions whilst adhering to financial deadlines.

      As an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for:

      • Upload raw material data from the weighbridge system into SAP
      • Issue of certain raw materials not on BOMs to cost centres
      • Timber balancing (Saiccor weighbridge compared to Forests calculations)
      • Prepare weekly raw materials usage reports for relevant stakeholders
      • Forward weighbridge reports on waste/raw materials as required
      • Manage petty cash
      • Participate in Raw Materials and Finished goods stock counts
      • Prepare monthly General Ledger, Customer and Vendor Reconciliations
      • Reconciliation and confirmation of foreign inter-company balances
      • Prepare tax pack schedules for the Tax department
      • Assist with capex-related transactions

      What are we looking for?

      • BCom degree in Accounting/Costing or a relevant qualification
      • Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment

      What’s in it for you?

      • Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
      • Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
      • Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
      • Market-leading leave benefits
      • Employee wellbeing benefits

      Closing Date: 06 February 2024

      How to Apply? Please click on one of the buttons below. If you encounter any issues while applying contact your HR contact.

      Feel free to visit our website for further information www.sappi.com

      Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

  • About the company

      Sappi Limited, originally incorporated as South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited in 1936, is a South African pulp and paper company with global operations.