Assistant Accountant – Woermann Brock & Co Swakopmund

Job Description

Job Summary

Woermann Brock & Co Swakopmund (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of Namibia. Namibian citizens will be given preference, and persons from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile petty cash on a daily basis
• Reconcile control accounts on a monthly basis
• Process and reconcile bank accounts
• Process journals for review and approval by the Accountant / Senior Accountant
• Review work completed by clerks, including bank reconciliations and payment preparations
• Ensure payments are reviewed timeously and that correct vendors are paid
• Process and monitor weekly savings withdrawals
• Load payments on the banking system in line with approved payment cycles
• Assist the Accountant and Senior Accountant with month-end procedures
• Support the preparation of management reports as required
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records
• Assist with preparation for external and internal audits
• Maintain proper supporting documentation for audit purposes
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with appraisal of junior staff and submit feedback to the Accountant
• Provide guidance and support to clerks where required
• Escalate errors, risks, or irregularities promptly
• Perform ad-hoc finance-related duties as reasonably requested
• Attend relevant meetings and training sessions
• Uphold professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality at all times

Requirements

• Namibian citizen / permanent resident; Valid Driver’s Licence
• Relevant accounting qualification (BCom Accounting, BCompt, Accounting Diploma, or similar)
• Studying towards a degree will be an advantage
• 2-5 years’ experience in an accounting or finance environment
• Proven exposure to reconciliations, payment cycles, and accounting controls
• General accounting principles
• Control account reconciliations
• Payment processing and banking procedures
• Month-end and audit support processes
• Basic internal controls and segregation of duties
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Pastel, Sage or similar)
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional judgement and confidentiality

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: yourwoermann.com

Closing Date: 2026-10-11