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
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Assist with daily accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable.
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Process ledger allocations accurately and timeously.
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Reconcile inventory records and contra/offset accounts.
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Reconcile control accounts.
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Maintain compliance with audit requirements and internal controls.
Reporting & Analysis
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Support month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
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Assist in the budgeting process.
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Prepare ad hoc financial and analytical reports.
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Track costs, margins, and stock movements across sites.
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Provide management with data-driven insights to support decision-making.
Inventory & Operational Support
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Work closely with operational teams to ensure financial records reflect actual stock movements.
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Monitor inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy between systems and physical stock.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
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Utilize advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
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Contribute to process improvements within finance and operations.
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Support the use of Business Central and Power BI dashboards (advantageous).
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
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Relevant BCom degree in Accountancy or similar.
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Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles (advantageous).
Experience
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Experience in a fast-moving operational, agricultural, or processing environment preferred.
Technical Skills
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
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Experience with Business Central and/or Power BI (advantageous).
Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Sound decision-making ability.
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Ability to work independently and within a team.
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Ability to perform under pressure.
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Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
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Process improvement mindset and value-driven approach.
Key Attributes
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Humble and open to feedback.
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Hungry to learn and improve processes.
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Smart in applying sound financial judgement.
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Bold in proposing improvements.
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Strong team player committed to collective success.