Finance Controller (Mid-Level) – Manufacturing / Factory Accounting

Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pretoria is seeking a Finance Controller to manage day-to-day accounting operations at their production facility. The successful candidate will have hands-on finance experience and a solid understanding of statutory compliance, inventory costing, and managing financial reports. This role offers the opportunity to engage with external stakeholders and ensure accurate financial management of the plant's operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–6 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Solid knowledge of South African statutory compliance (SARS, VAT, UIF, SDL).
• Experience with inventory and production finance integration is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full bookkeeping function including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare and maintain monthly trial balances, journals, and accruals.
• Ensure VAT, PAYE, and statutory submissions are done timeously.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accountability

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Pastel

Sage Evolution

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Controller to manage day-to-day accounting operations at our production facility. This role is suited for a hands-on finance professional with a strong understanding of factory accounts , books of accounts , supplier payments , and basic financial controls . The ideal candidate will support both operational and statutory finance reporting and ensure that the plant’s finances are accurately managed and reported.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee full bookkeeping function including general ledger, accounts payable / receivable, cashbooks, and petty cash.
• Process and reconcile supplier payments , factory procurement, and service-related invoices.
• Prepare and maintain monthly trial balances , journals , and accruals .
• Monitor plant expenses against budgets and prepare variance reports for management.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and assist with year-end audit schedules .
• Ensure VAT , PAYE , and statutory submissions are done timeously in conjunction with external accountant or auditor.
• Support inventory costing and ensure alignment between finance and production reports.
• Liaise with bank, auditors, and external stakeholders as required.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3–6 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of Pastel , Sage Evolution , or similar accounting software.
• Solid knowledge of South African statutory compliance (SARS, VAT, UIF, SDL).
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with inventory and production finance integration is highly advantageous.