Accountant

Prudent HR Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudent HR Solutions seeks an Accountant for our East London client in the manufacturing sector. The role covers comprehensive accounting, reporting, tax and financial administration within the Finance Department in East London.

The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience, a BCom/BTech in Financial Accounting, completed articles, and strong Excel skills. Experience with Hyperion and OneSource is advantageous. Driver’s license and good communication are required.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting.
• Completed articles.
• AGA (SA) registration through SAICA would be advantageous.
• CIMA qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong IT and MS Excel skills would be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Manage foreign creditors and control import documentation.
• Assist with creditors when required.
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns.
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches.
• Prepare tax packs and upload them onto OneSource.
• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements onto Hyperion.
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month.
• Prepare monthly waste reports.
• Prepare treasury schedules.
• Prepare CAPEX submissions.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion.
• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and financial duties as required.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

+8

Education

BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting

Completed articles

AGA (SA) registration through SAICA advantageous

CIMA qualification advantageous

Strong IT and MS Excel skills advantageous

Tools

MS Excel

Hyperion

OneSource

Job description

East London, South Africa | Posted on 08/26/2026

• Date Opened 08/26/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry Manufacturing
• Work Experience 4-5 years
• Required Skills
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • +8
• City East London
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Accountant

Location: East London

Department: Finance

Division: Corrugated

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Accountant to join their Finance Department in East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting, reporting, tax, reconciliation and financial administration functions, while supporting the business with accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts
  
• Manage foreign creditors and control import documentation
  
• Assist with creditors when required
  
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns
  
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches
  
• Prepare tax packs and upload them onto OneSource
  
• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements onto Hyperion
  
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month
  
• Prepare monthly waste reports
  
• Prepare treasury schedules
  
• Prepare CAPEX submissions
  
• Assist with internal and external audits
  
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion
  
• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion
  
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and financial duties as required
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting
  
• Completed articles
  
• AGA (SA) registration through SAICA would be advantageous
  
• CIMA qualification would be advantageous
  
• Strong IT and MS Excel skills would be advantageous
  
• Valid driver’s licence
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines