Job Description

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

MELLON HOUSING INITIATIVE / MELLON EDUCATE

Mellon Housing Initiative (MHI) is a non-profit organisation that adopts a social development approach to building quality houses & Schools for disadvantaged communities, through strategic alliances with government, the private sector, civil society organisations and individuals. MHI's strategies include: building quality houses & Classrooms together with community-specific capacity building and skills development initiatives while promoting the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism.

website: www.melloneducate.com

Based close to Kuils River in Cape Town, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. This full-time position is perfectly suited for someone looking to grow their career within a supportive and dynamic environment. The successful candidate would be an energetic self-starter with a keen eye for detail, the ability to work as part of a team together with a strong work ethic.

REQUIREMENTS:

A proven track record with 5 - 10 years' experience.

Essential skills:

- Firm understanding of Accounting

- High accuracy rate and attention to detail

- Ability to meet tight deadlines

- Strong organisational and communication skills

Pastel plus proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Tertiary Education with a degree or similar qualification in Accounting

Own transport, preferable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with a range of accounting tasks, including but not limited to:

Recording financial transactions Assisting with the preparation of financial statements Reconciling and managing accounts Processing invoices and payments Supporting payroll processing Ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate records Preparing various reports and summaries

Position: Permanent, fulltime office-based with working hours 08:00 to 17:00.

Salary : R30 000.00 (all inclusive) TCOE

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a detailed CV with contactable referees.

Closing date for applications:

23 January 2026

If you are not contacted within 2 weeks' of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to R30000,00 per month

Work Location: In person