💼 Job Title: Financial Accounting Graduate Program
🏢 Company: Biovac
📫 Address: 1 Modderdam Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405
⏳ Contract: 24-Month Fixed-Term Contract
📅 Application Deadline: 28 November 2025
🌍 Location: Cape Town

🏢 About Biovac

Biovac is a proudly African sterile vaccine manufacturer dedicated to the mission of “protecting life.” As a leader in biotechnology and vaccine innovation, Biovac plays a critical role in strengthening public health systems across South Africa and beyond.

Joining Biovac gives graduates the opportunity to start their careers in a meaningful, impact-driven organisation that combines scientific excellence with purpose.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

The Financial Accounting Graduate will support Biovac’s Financial Accounting team with a wide range of accounting functions. This role is structured to build strong technical foundations, develop real-world accounting experience, and prepare graduates for long-term careers in finance.

You will work alongside qualified professionals, gain exposure to statutory reporting, audits, VAT and tax, SAP projects, and interdepartmental rotations that broaden business understanding.

📝 Key Duties & Responsibilities

🧾 Financial Accounting Support

• Assist with month-end close, including preparing journals, updating loan schedules, and performing balance sheet reconciliations.

• Support the preparation of Annual Financial Statements and related working papers.

• Perform VAT and tax compliance tasks, including gathering data for SARS submissions.

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register and participate in verification exercises.

• Assist in internal control testing, documentation updates, and process audits.

• Prepare audit deliverables, compile schedules, and respond to auditor queries.

• Contribute to system and process improvement initiatives within the Finance division.

🗂 Project Management & Support

• Support finance projects such as SAP testing, updating work instructions, and system enhancements.

🔄 Rotational Development

• Spend time in other departments to understand cross-functional processes and business operations.

• Participate in a collaborative graduate project alongside graduates from other disciplines.

🎓 Minimum Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12

• National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting

🧠 Preferred Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment

• Strong numerical ability

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and accounting systems

📄 Best CV Tips for This Graduate Finance Role

Highlight the following on your CV for a stronger application:

✔ Your Accounting qualification with modules listed (Financial Accounting, Tax, Auditing, etc.)
✔ Any practical experience, such as internships, vacation work, or university projects
✔ Software exposure — SAP, Sage, Pastel, Excel (include formulas you know)
✔ Achievements demonstrating accuracy or analytical skills
✔ Participation in leadership roles, academic societies, or volunteer work
✔ A clean, professional CV layout showing attention to detail
✔ If you have completed reconciliations, journals, or AFS support during university or work, list these clearly

📌 Additional Information

If you do not receive feedback within three weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Biovac is committed to the safe handling of personal information and processes applicant data strictly for recruitment purposes.

🤝 Equal Opportunity Statement

Biovac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including people with disabilities, are strongly encouraged.