Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled Financial Manager is sought to join a newly merged manufacturing business in Cape Town. The role involves preparing financial statements, implementing a new ERP system, and overseeing various financial functions, including tax compliance and risk management. This position is ideal for an experienced candidate with a robust background in the manufacturing sector and management-level expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in commerce, with at least 5 at management level.
• In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing sector is essential.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels in a diverse business culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounting pack with analysis.
• Ensure completion and submission of tax, VAT, and statutory returns.
• Drive the implementation of the ERP system.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

ERP Management

Risk Management

Tax Compliance

Education

BComm in Accounting

CIMA / SAIPA Part C

Job description

The merger of two businesses has resulted in a consumer goods manufacturing business that now seeks a skilled manufacturing Financial Manager to be right hand to the GM as they steer the business through change and challenge, toward growth and prosperity. The successful incumbent’s first projects will entail bringing the financial management function in-house, and driving the implementation ofa new ERP system. If this is familiar territory for you, and you are ready for a new challenge, reach out to me.

Responsibilities :

• Preparation of the monthly management accounting pack, with analysis and commentary
• Analyse financial results, including corrective actions to address adverse performance
• Prepare company Annual Financial Statements
• Ownership of the ERP system including driving implementation of system
• Responsible for completing and submission of tax, VAT and statutory returns
• Effective and efficient management of the Debtors and Creditors function
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget
• Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances
• Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction
• Responsible for banking relationships, treasury function and cashflow management
• Liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
• Preparation of audit file and schedule
• Oversight of cost control and inventory management
• Manage internal controls and risk portfolio

Requirements :

• BComm in accounting / Honours / Part CIMA / SAIPA
• 10+ years’ experience in commerce, with at least 5 at management level
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing sector is essential
• Willingness and ability to be hands on in the financial accounting function essential in this growing structure
• Ability to connect with and relate to people at all levels in a business with a diverse culture