Assistant Accountant

Job Reference Number: RR_2026_SA_014 Department: South Africa: Finance Business Unit: Industry: Conservation Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related Are you a Junior accountant? Then you might be interested in this position. Job Description Duration: Permanent Reporting to: Financial Controller Location: Stellenbosch Working condition: Hybrid BACKGROUND Founded in 1997 by President Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Dr Anton Rupert, Peace Parks Foundation is a non-profit organisation pioneering conservation at scale across southern Africa. Working through Transfrontier Conservation Areas that span national borders, Peace Parks connects protected areas, supports biodiversity conservation and ecological resilience, strengthens local economies and promotes regional peace and stability. Its holistic approach is built on three pillars: conservation at scale, community development and conservation finance, ensuring that protected areas deliver long-term ecological and economic value. To date, Peace Parks has supported governments in establishing 780 000 km² of Transfrontier Conservation Areas across southern Africa. It also co-manages eight parks where wildlife populations have rebounded fivefold and supports more than 280 000 people annually through its interventions. With formal government mandates and strong community partnerships, Peace Parks offers a proven model for building resilience for people and nature across southern Africa’s most significant landscapes. The Foundation’s Vision 2050 is to secure 17 fully functional transboundary landscapes spanning 980 000 km², making it one of the world’s largest land-based conservation initiatives. www.peaceparks.org JOB PURPOSE The role will support the Finance team in ensuring up-to-date and accurate processing of financial data received from projects into accounting software Microsoft D365. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and reconcile cash on hand advances with supporting documentation; Credit Card reconciliations Staff and Cash on Hand balance reconciliations Allocated Staff claim review and processing Upload and change management of allocated budgets on D365 Processing advance requests from Parks in D365 Assist in internal audit reviews of projects Assist in collating documents and information for audits Prepare General and Cost recovery journals Job Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Matric + 3-year Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a similar role within an ERP accounting system Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting values and financial records Computer skills, including the ability to operate computerised accounting systems, compile spreadsheets and prepare correspondence at a suitably proficient level. Interested candidates are invited to submit a Curriculum Vitae, with full address, telephone number and email address. These should be submitted by 7 October 2026. The company offers a competitive cost-to-company salary package, which includes contributions to a retirement fund and medical aid, ensuring holistic support for your financial and personal well-being. Please apply online. We appreciate the time and effort taken by all applicants in expressing their interest in this role. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration. If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.