Accountant

Competent People Solutions; Swellendam; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is looking for an experienced financial professional in Swellendam to manage financial reporting and internal controls, ensuring compliance with IFRS and enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a CA(SA) qualification and 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in the manufacturing or FMCG sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in internal control implementation and audit preparation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and compliance requirements.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or production industries recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recording and reporting of all financial transactions in compliance with IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards to provide insights into financial performance.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication and report-writing skills

Self-starter with strong initiative and accountability

Education

Professional Qualification – CA(SA), registered with SAICA

3–5 years post-articles experience in finance/accounting

Tools

ERP/financial systems experience (SAP or similar)

Job description

Description

To ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and develop robust, fit-for-purpose financial processes and documentation that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Operational Accounting & Reporting

• Manage the recording and reporting of all financial transactions in compliance with IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Oversee inventory accounting and reporting, ensuring proper valuation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards to provide insights into financial and operational performance.
• Prepare financial records, reconciliations, and management reports.

Internal Controls & Process Implementation

• Identify shortcomings and weaknesses in existing financial processes and controls.
• Document workflows and accounting processes, ensuring clarity, accountability, and segregation of duties.
• Design and implement control enhancements that are practical and tailored to the business.
• Conduct risk management reviews to highlight vulnerabilities and implement mitigating actions.
• Document and maintain SOPs and workflows for accounting and operational cycles.

Regulatory & Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements.Support year-end audits through preparation of audit files, reconciliations, and direct engagement with auditors.
• Conduct credit risk reviews of customers, including monitoring of exposure, limits, and collection performance.

Operational Efficiency & Team Support

• Work closely with the finance team to standardize accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members to strengthen execution discipline.
• Introduce dashboard reporting and process automation to improve transparency and reduce manual work.

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• Professional Qualification – CA(SA), registered with SAICA
• 3–5 years post-articles experience in finance/accounting
• Proven working experience re internal control implementation, process documentation, and audit preparation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and compliance requirements.
• ERP/financial systems experience (SAP or similar)
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or production industries recommended

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Self-starter with strong initiative and accountability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to identify weaknesses, implement fixes, and monitor results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
• High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.