Assistant Stock Accountant at The Novus Print | Apply Now!

🧾 Job Details

🏢 Company: Novus Print
📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
💼 Job Type: Permanent
📅 Closing Date: 5 January 2026
🆔 Reference Number: NOV250605-1
📂 Department: Finance

💼 Job Overview

Novus Print is seeking a dedicated Assistant Stock Accountant to join their finance team. The role focuses on stock management, import coordination, financial processing, and reporting. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Stock Accountant and contribute to the smooth operation of Novus Print’s inventory and financial processes.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

📦 Stock & Inventory Management

• Place local and imported paper orders and coordinate shipments from origin to destination

• Clear imported shipments and verify paper receipts

• Process stock transactions accurately in financial systems daily

💻 Financial & Reporting Duties

• Handle inter-company transactions

• Generate daily, month-end, and ad-hoc reports

• Update financial systems and reporting tools (Excel)

• Electronically file and maintain records for auditing purposes

🌐 Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Keep up-to-date with government policies and accounting standards

• Explore ways to improve reporting processes

• Ensure internal and external customer/supplier satisfaction through quality service

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• Education: Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting (required)

• Financial certificate or diploma is advantageous

• Experience: 2–3 years in inventory control within a manufacturing environment

• Experience with imports, exports, and foreign exchange

💡 Skills & Competencies

• Timeous and accurate reporting

• Basic accounting and financial practices

• Knowledge of shipping documentation and Incoterms

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Computer proficiency: MS Office (advanced Excel) and email communication

• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines

• Familiarity with accounting/manufacturing software

📝 CV Application Tips

• Highlight experience in inventory control, imports, and exports

• Showcase proficiency in Excel and financial reporting

• Emphasize attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management

• Include knowledge of accounting standards, Incoterms, and financial processes

📜 Company Policy

Novus Print is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. The company promotes internal career progression wherever possible. Internal candidates will be considered first, provided it supports the achievement of the company’s Employment Equity goals.