Financial Accountant

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd; Ogies; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in the manufacturing sector seeks a meticulous Financial Accountant for their Ogies and Leslie sites. This key role supports financial reporting, compliance, and performance tracking, requiring strong technical accounting skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of financial processes and statutory compliance.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Oversee VAT allocation and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Education

B Compt with completed articles

Job description

A well-established organisation in the manufacturing sector is looking for a meticulous and deadline-driven Financial Accountant to support operations across two sites: Ogies and Leslie. This role reports into the Financial Manager and will play a key part in driving accurate reporting, compliance, and performance tracking for both locations.

The ideal candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, with strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and variance analysis against budgets and targets
• Support root cause analysis and action plans on performance deviations
• Review, validate and report actual results to Head Office, including commentary and proposed actions
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, relevant legislation, and internal company policies
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, journals, and fixed asset registers
• Oversee VAT allocation, capital expenditure tracking, and consumables reporting
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Prepare month-end audit files and ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support internal functional audits and ensure sign-off by senior management
• Oversee creditor account creation and ensure policy compliance
• Process customer returns, credit notes, and accruals for goods and services

Minimum Requirements:

• B Compt with completed articles, plus at least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of financial processes, internal controls, and statutory compliance
• Strong analytical and numerical ability with a structured and logical approach
• Proficient communication and presentation skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders