Assistant Accountant: VKB Group x1
- Company: VKB Group
- Division: GWK Agricultural Management Services (Retail)
- Location: Reitz, Free State (Hybrid options available)
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Posted: 16 February 2026
- Closing Date: 25 February 2026
- Department: Finance
Job Overview
The Assistant Accountant will support the finance team within a fast-paced agricultural retail environment. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting processes, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
This position is ideal for a qualified Accountant who thrives in an operational environment and enjoys translating numbers into meaningful business insights that support decision-making across retail sites.
Job Description
Financial Operations
Assist with daily accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable.
Process ledger allocations accurately and timeously.
Reconcile inventory records and contra/offset accounts.
Reconcile control accounts.
Maintain compliance with audit requirements and internal controls.
Reporting & Analysis
Support month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
Assist in the budgeting process.
Prepare ad hoc financial and analytical reports.
Track costs, margins, and stock movements across sites.
Provide management with data-driven insights to support decision-making.
Inventory & Operational Support
Work closely with operational teams to ensure financial records reflect actual stock movements.
Monitor inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy between systems and physical stock.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
Utilize advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
Contribute to process improvements within finance and operations.
Support the use of Business Central and Power BI dashboards (advantageous).
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Relevant BCom degree in Accountancy or similar.
Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles (advantageous).
Experience
Experience in a fast-moving operational, agricultural, or processing environment preferred.
Technical Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
Experience with Business Central and/or Power BI (advantageous).
Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sound decision-making ability.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to perform under pressure.
Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
Process improvement mindset and value-driven approach.
Key Attributes
Humble and open to feedback.
Hungry to learn and improve processes.
Smart in applying sound financial judgement.
Bold in proposing improvements.
Strong team player committed to collective success.