Assistant Financial Accountant (Fixed-term Contract)

Company: Ilitha Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd
Department: Finance
Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
Closing Date: 30 January 2026

ROLE PURPOSE

Ilitha Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Financial Accountant to support the Finance Team with the day-to-day processing and administration of financial transactions. The successful candidate will assist with creditors, debtors, banking processes, and general finance administration to ensure accurate financial records and efficient operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Creditors Control

  • Compile and maintain the company’s creditors list
  • Capture, file, and maintain supplier invoices, purchase orders, and proof of payments
  • Prepare monthly creditor payment schedules
  • Load creditor payments in accordance with internal approval procedures
  • Prepare and monitor creditors’ age analysis

Debtors Control

  • Prepare and issue customer invoices on Sage
  • Distribute invoices to relevant stakeholders
  • Follow up on outstanding debtor accounts
  • Prepare and monitor debtors’ age analysis

Data Capture and Banking

  • Prepare bank imports for processing in Sage
  • Download, save, and maintain accurate bank statements

General Finance Support

  • Assist with general finance processing and administration
  • Support month-end finance activities
  • Maintain accurate filing systems to support audits and compliance
  • Assist with ad hoc finance-related requests

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or Certificate in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Office-based position located in Rosebank, Johannesburg
  • Reports to the Financial Accountant

Interested and qualified, please submit your CV, application letter and copies of your certificates to Kagiso@ilitha.com with the subject of the email indicating the position applied for, no later than 30 January 2026.

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