Assistant Stock Accountant Role at Novus Print – Apply Now!

🧾 Job Details

🏢 Employer: Novus Print
📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
💼 Job Type: Permanent
🆔 Job Identification: NOV250605-1
📂 Job Category: Finance / Accounting
📅 Closing Date: 5 January 2026

🔹 Job Overview

Novus Print, a leading printing and publishing company, is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Stock Accountant to support the Senior Stock Accountant in overseeing stock, imports, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate stock management, processing financial transactions, and providing timely, high-quality reports to management.

This role requires someone with strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. By joining Novus Print, you will be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

📦 Stock and Inventory Management:

• Place and track local and imported paper orders, ensuring timely delivery to meet production schedules.

• Clear imported shipments and liaise with shipping and customs authorities to ensure compliance with import regulations.

• Verify all paper receipts and process transactions accurately in financial systems on a daily basis.

• Manage inter-company transactions and ensure all postings are recorded accurately.

📊 Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare daily, monthly, and ad-hoc reports on stock movements, consumption, and discrepancies.

• Maintain financial records and ensure all processed transactions are properly documented and auditable.

• Update reporting tools such as Excel to track inventory levels, stock movements, and financial performance.

• Support senior management in variance analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting related to stock.

📑 Compliance and Process Improvement:

• Ensure adherence to government policies, tariffs, and accounting standards related to imports and inventory management.

• Keep up to date with regulatory changes and implement best practices in stock and financial reporting.

• Continuously explore methods to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and process workflows.

🤝 Customer and Supplier Relations:

• Ensure excellent service to internal and external customers by providing timely and accurate stock-related information.

• Maintain effective communication with suppliers to manage shipment schedules, delays, and quality issues.

• Resolve discrepancies and discrepancies proactively to maintain stock integrity and smooth operations.

💻 System and Technology Management:

• Maintain and update accounting and inventory software systems.

• Monitor financial system accuracy and ensure data integrity across all platforms.

• Support the finance team in implementing system improvements for stock and financial reporting.

🔹 Qualifications

🎓 Education:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting (required)

• Financial certificate or diploma (advantageous)

🧑‍💼 Experience:

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

• Experience handling imports and exports

• Familiarity with foreign exchange processes

💡 Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills

• Knowledge of accounting and manufacturing software

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Planning and prioritisation skills

🔹 Benefits of Working With Novus Print

💼 Work in a leading printing company with a strong reputation for excellence in South Africa.
📈 Gain extensive experience in stock management, financial accounting, and import/export processes.
🤝 Opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, supportive, and professional team.
🌍 Exposure to inter-company transactions and multi-departmental coordination.
💡 Contribute to process improvement initiatives and enhance reporting workflows.
📚 Opportunity for career growth and professional development in finance and stock management.
⚖️ Work in a structured, organised environment where compliance, accuracy, and best practices are valued.

🔹 CV / Application Tips

• Highlight inventory control, stock reconciliation, and import/export experience.

• Emphasise your proficiency in Excel and accounting/manufacturing systems.

• Show experience in inter-company transactions and reporting accuracy.

• Include examples of process improvement or problem-solving initiatives.

• Demonstrate your ability to meet deadlines under pressure and maintain high accuracy.

🔹 Company Policy

Novus Print is committed to Employment Equity and promotes internal candidates where possible. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and personal information will be handled confidentially.