Accountant / Financial Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.
Accountant / Financial Controller
Market-related salary
Port Elizabeth / GQ
Start date: ASAP!
Are you an experienced, hands-on Accountant ready to take ownership of a broad finance function and step into a role with real responsibility? Our client is seeking to employ a strong all-round Accountant / Financial Controller to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is far more than a processing role - you'll be involved in accounting, payroll, month-end, reporting, inventory, costing, compliance and team oversight.
Responsibilities
Full day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping
Month-end close and management reporting
Monthly salaries and weekly wages
Debtors, creditors and reconciliations
Inventory, costing and manufacturing variances
VAT, PAYE, audit and compliance
Cash flow and working capital information
Reviewing and developing junior finance staff
Working with external auditors, tax practitioners and advisers
Improving systems, processes and financial controls
Experience and Qualifications
BCom Accounting or relevant equivalent qualification
4-7 years' relevant accounting experience
Strong hands-on accounting, payroll, month-end & reporting experience
Intermediate-Advanced Excel skills - Pivot Tables, lookups & analytical schedules
Strong accounting systems aptitude
Xero experience advantageous
Cin7 or similar inventory system exposure advantageous
Manufacturing / production costing / stock-based environment experience advantageous
Completed articles, SAIPA, AGA (SA) or progress towards a professional designation would be beneficial
This role is perfect for the type of Accountant who doesn't want to be told what to do. You enjoy solving problems, getting stuck into the detail, working with people and taking ownership. You're organised, commercially minded and confident enough to work directly with senior management.