Financial Accountant

Company and Job Description:

The business operates a large-scale manufacturing facility and is entering an exciting period of continued growth and product expansion. This creates an opportunity for a technically strong accountant to gain meaningful exposure to complex manufacturing operations, financial controls, costing, and commercial decision-making.

The ideal candidate enjoys routine and structure but is also curious enough to challenge processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and take initiative when something can be done better.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accounts through to Trial Balance
• Prepare monthly income statements and financial reports
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Process journals and manage month-end close activities
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information

• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls
• Prepare VAT and statutory returns
• Maintain monthly journal and internal control files
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and statutory requirements
• Support internal and external audit processes

• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management
• Coordinate the accounts payable function
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Degree in Accounting
• SAICA/SAIPA registration or completed articles
• Newly Qualified CA(SA) candidates are welcome to apply

• 3-5 years' accounting experience
• Strong financial accounting experience
• Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, or Manufacturing experience advantageous
• Audit experience with strong exposure to controls and compliance advantageous
• Newly Qualified CA(SA) candidates with relevant exposure will be considered

• Syspro - essential
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent reconciliation and month-end skills
• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance
• Good financial analysis and reporting capabilities
• Comfortable working with routine and structured processes
• Collaborative and improvement-driven approach

The Personality Fit:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Persistence and accountability
• Courage to challenge processes constructively
• Creativity and an improvement mindset
• Sound judgement
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Initiative and ownership
• Excellent attention to detail

Why consider this opportunity?

• Join a rapidly expanding manufacturing environment
• Gain exposure to large-scale operations and complex finance processes
• Work in a culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to contribute beyond traditional financial accounting
• Strong exposure to financial controls, reporting, budgeting, and cash flow
• Newly Qualified CA(SA) candidates are encouraged to apply
• Provident fund included
• Onsite clinic with a weekly doctor
• Full gym access onsite

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• Financial Accounting
• Manufacturing Finance
• Project Finance
• Healthcare Finance
• Management Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Controls
• Syspro
• Cost Accounting
• Commercial Finance

For more information, contact:

Eoudia Chadinha | [email protected]

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