Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Junior Accountant in Kuruman, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Kuruman operation, and this Junior Accountant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
On top of that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Junior Accountant taking on this position.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kuruman also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About Kuruman
Crucially, the role is based in Kuruman, near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kuruman and the broader Northern Cape region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kuruman, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kuruman cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
A Typical Day
Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kuruman.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Northern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kuruman.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
Core Functions
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
Minimum Requirements
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.