Accountant Mill

Premier; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Accountant for their Pretoria Mill. The role involves managing financial functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and adherence to company policies. Candidates should hold an Accounting Degree and ideally have CIMA certification. Experience in FMCG and supervisory roles is essential. A strong proficiency in Excel and excellent communication skills are required. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting Degree is essential.
• CIMA qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounting and procedures.
• Prepare budgets and monitor variances.
• Complete financial month-end reporting.
• Manage IT infrastructure and human resources.

Skills

Excel (pivot tables and formulas)

People management skills

IR skills

Analytical thinking

Planning and organising

Communication

Education

Accounting Degree

CIMA

Job description

Closing Date: 2025/12/26

Reference Number: PRE251218-1

Job Title: Accountant Mill

Department: Corporate Finance

Site: 201 - Premier Pretoria Mill

Job Type Classification: Permanent

Location - Country: South Africa

Location - Town / City: Pretoria

Location - Province: Gauteng

Job Description

Purpose of the job:

To manage the financial function on site through the implementation of financial controls, recording and reporting to ensure controls are maintained in all finance related functions/procedures relating to business on site/s in area of responsibility to mitigate risks.

Job objectives:

• To ensure asset management processes are implemented and maintained to manage stock, accurately to prevent theft.
• To manage all procedures relating to debtors and creditors to prevent misappropriation of company funds.
• To ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial information through compilation of balance sheet reconciliations
• To provide a cost management service to the management team in respect of deviation reporting along with waste elimination opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Financial accounting including: Initiating and maintaining of company procedures and policies relating to admin and finance
• Managing risk and taking corrective action
• Budget preparation, monitoring and variance reporting
• Forecasting and financial projections
• Ensuring correctness/accuracy of financial data
• Perform financial month-end up to trial balance
• Compiling of all required reports within set deadlines
• Manage on-going functioning of IT infrastructure
• Managing Human Resources
• Prepare and assist with audits

Qualification Requirements

• Accounting Degree - Essential
• CIMA

Experience Requirements

• FMCG at operational level 2-3 Essential
• Supervisory experience 2-3 Essential

Skills and Competencies

Competencies (knowledge, skills and attributes):

• Excel (pivot tables and formulas) - Advanced - Essential
• People management skills- Basic - Essential
• IR skills - Basic - Essential
• Analytical thinking - Intermediate - Essential
• Planning and organising - Intermediate - Essential
• Communication - Intermediate - Essential

Other Requirements:

Essential

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Writing and Reporting
• Learning and Researching