Accountant (Manufacturing Industry)

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in East London is seeking an Accountant to manage monthly management accounts, prepare VAT returns, and assist with internal audits. The ideal candidate must possess a Bcom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting and have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a valid driver’s licence. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Strong IT knowledge would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Assist with creditors when required.
• Prepare VAT return and reconcile it.
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT knowledge

Education

Bcom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting

Completed articles

AGA (SA) registered through SAICA / CIMA Qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Accountant required for a reputable manufacturing company based in East London

Qualifications

• Have a Bcom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting
• Completed articles
• AGA (SA) registered through SAICA / CIMA Qualification would be advantageous
• Strong IT knowledge would be an added advantage

Job Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Must have a valid driver’s licence

Your key responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts
• Foreign creditors and import documentation control
• Assist with creditors when required
• Prepare VAT return and reconcile it
• Confirm inter‑company balances with other branches
• Prepare tax pack and upload on one source
• Prepare SMART pack and upload financial statements on Hyperion on a monthly basis
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month
• Monthly Waste reports
• Treasury schedules
• Capex submissions
• Assist with internal/external audits
• Upload budget (yearly) and forecast (quarterly) onto Hyperion and prepare statutory notes on Hyperion
• Perform any other ad‑hoc duties that may be required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.