Accounting Manager (Graaff-Reinet)

Montego Pet Nutrition; Graaff-Reinet; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet nutrition company in Eastern Cape, Graaff-Reinet, is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee their financial accounting, treasury, and accounts payable functions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and at least 5 years of experience in finance, along with proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI. This position involves leading a team, ensuring compliance, and delivering precise financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or accounts payable, including IFRS.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in team leadership and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in variance analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Lead core financial accounting, treasury, and accounts payable functions.
• Review and approve daily payments and vendor payment journals.
• Support monthly financial reporting and respond to data requests.
• Create and maintain asset codes and the Fixed Asset Register.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and prepare audit reporting support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Professional accounting designation (SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Job title : Accounting Manager (Graaff-Reinet)

Job Location : Eastern Cape, Graaff-Reinet

Deadline : December 05, 2025

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Description

• Montego Pet Nutrition is seeking a detail-driven and strategically minded Accounting Manager to lead our core financial accounting, treasury, and accounts payable functions. You’ll ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity across financial and capital expenditure data — and yes, you’ll probably sleep better knowing every decimal sits exactly where it should.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

Treasury & Daily Payments

• Review and approve daily payments, ensuring accuracy of tax invoices, bank details, and supporting documentation.
• Review vendor payment journals prior to posting and oversee timely closure of open purchase orders.
• Process international payments and invoicing on Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Review remittances, compile age analyses, and investigate reconciliation variances.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Support monthly financial reporting and respond to ad-hoc data requests.
• Review OPEX allocations, budgets, and variance reports.
• Execute month-end activities including finance cost journals, accruals, fixed assets, and VAT submissions.
• Analyse income and expenses, reconcile accounts, and maintain accuracy across ledgers.

Capex & Fixed Asset Accounting

• Create and maintain asset codes and the Fixed Asset Register in the ERP system.
• Prepare, capitalise, and analyse Capex project data, ensuring proper authorisation and closure.
• Identify and process impairments or write-offs as needed.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and the Companies Act.
• Prepare and provide audit and statutory reporting support.
• Continuously strengthen internal financial controls and record-keeping.

People Leadership

• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable and Cashbook teams.
• Drive performance, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Champion Montego’s company culture and ensure open communication and accountability.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum : Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or equivalent qualification.
• Ideal : Post-articles experience with a professional accounting designation (SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or accounts payable (including IFRS).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in team leadership and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, Power BI, and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and variance-analysis skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Skilled in variance analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal finesse.
• Someone who is fast-moving, deadline-driven, and unflappably calm when things get busy.
• IFRS, Treasury, and Financial Reporting principles.
• Deep understanding of bank reconciliations, vendor management, and tax invoices.
• Familiarity with Power BI and Capex processes.