Sappi

Assistant Accountant

Sappi  •  South Africa (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

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
Sappi

About Sappi

We strive to use every part of the tree to make world-class products for customers in over 150 countries. From paper and pulp to cosmetics, medicine and more, we are driving the bio-based circular economy alongside our partners to help build a thriving, more sustainable world.

We operate woodfibre manufacturing facilities on three continents (ten production facilities in Western Europe, four in North America and five in Southern Africa). Our scale magnifies our impact. Every year we produce 5.7 million tons of paper, 2.4 million tons of paper pulp, and 1.4 million tons per year of dissolving pulp.

The success of our business is built on the ingenuity, energy and tenacity of more than 11,400 employees spread across 35+ countries. We champion our people, and the unique qualities they bring. Every idea, collaboration and perspective creates breakthroughs for us all — on the path to a better future. A career at Sappi is an opportunity to put down roots where it matters.

Find out more about our products, impact, people and careers on our website.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Rosebank, ZA
Year Founded
1936
Website
sappi.com
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