Accountant – Port Elizabeth

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Accountant to join the Finance team based in Gqeberha. The candidate must possess a BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting/Internal Auditing and a minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting, with a focus on the manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements and performing reconciliations. Candidates with strong IT skills, particularly in JD Edwards, will have an advantage. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an accounting role.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Valid driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts using MS Excel.
• Prepare VAT returns and perform reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Experience with JD Edwards (JDE)

Education

BCom Degree

BTech in Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector, is seeking to employ a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their Finance team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing (essential).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (essential).
• Strong IT and systems knowledge.
• Experience using JD Edwards (JDE) (advantageous).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of each month.
• Upload financial statements onto reporting systems as required.

Tax, VAT & Statutory Reporting

• Prepare VAT returns and perform reconciliations.
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches.
• Prepare tax packs and upload to the relevant platforms.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto financial systems.
• Prepare statutory notes and supporting documentation.

Cost Analysis & Support

• Prepare fixed cost and transport analysis for management.
• Compile petty cash files and supporting schedules for review.

General Finance Support

• Perform ad hoc financial and administrative duties as required.
• Support the Financial Manager with reporting and compliance tasks.

Additional Information

• Department: Finance
• Environment: Manufacturing

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.