Accountant

Empire Recruitment Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Recruitment Pty Ltd is recruiting for an Accountant to join a well-established manufacturing business's finance team in Johannesburg. This role entails the full accounting function and close collaboration with operational departments to support financial reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, and manufacturing cost analysis.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, deadlines and continuous improvement are

Responsibilities

• Processing journals, supplier invoices and reconciliations
• Managing accounts payable and receivable functions
• Preparing bank reconciliations and maintaining the cashbook
• Assisting with month-end and year-end financial close

Job description

A well-established manufacturing business is looking for an Accountant to join its finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment where finance plays a key role in supporting the business. You'll be involved in the full accounting function, work closely with operational departments, and gain exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, and manufacturing cost analysis.
We're looking for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented and thrives in an environment where accuracy, deadlines and continuous improvement are valued.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Processing journals, supplier invoices and reconciliations
• Managing accounts payable and receivable functions
• Preparing bank reconciliations and maintaining the cashbook
• Assisting with month-end and year-end financial closeIf you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution within a growing manufacturing environment while expanding your technical accounting experience, we'd love to hear from you.