CA(SA) Manufacturing Finance Accountant - Reporting

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in Cape Town seeks a CA(SA) or eligible professional to manage supplier accounts, reconciliations and payments, and support month-end reporting. You will assist with forex activities, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, while driving process improvements across manufacturing cost reporting.

With a focus on accuracy, you will collaborate with operational teams, support budgeting and audits, and help optimise cash flow and working capital.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified CA(SA) or eligible for registration.
• Immediate availability/ Short notice period.
• Cape Town based (no relocations).

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier accounts, reconciliations, and payment processes.
• Assisting with foreign supplier transactions and foreign exchange activities.
• Preparing monthly accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting stock costing, inventory reconciliations, and goods-in-transit reporting.
• Analysing manufacturing costs and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Contributing to cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Preparing journals and assisting with month-end reporting processes.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Assisting with annual audit requirements and year-end financial processes.
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance reporting accuracy.

Skills

Curious & proactive

Data-driven

Analytical

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Team player

Growth mindset

Problem solving

Education

CA(SA) or eligible for registration

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Communicate Finance in Cape Town seeks a CA(SA) or eligible professional to manage supplier accounts, reconciliations and payments, and support month-end reporting. You will assist with forex activities, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, while driving process improvements across manufacturing cost reporting.

With a focus on accuracy, you will collaborate with operational teams, support budgeting and audits, and help optimise cash flow and working capital.