Financial Accountant

Staff Solutions; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions is seeking an experienced Accountant for our manufacturing operations. The role requires a 5+ years background in accounting, with strong MS Excel skills and familiarity with JDE, Hyperion, or SMART.

Your work will include journal entries, VAT, inter‑company reconciliations, budgeting support, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a accounting degree (BCom or BTech), a CIMA qualification is a plus, and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• BCom degree or BTech in Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with JDE will be advantageous.
• CIMA qualification will be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in MS Excel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns.
• Confirm and reconcile inter-company balances with other branches.
• Prepare fixed cost and transport analyses for the General Manager.
• Prepare tax packs and upload them onto OneSource.
• Upload financial statements onto Hyperion / SMART.
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel.
• Prepare the monthly petty cash file for the Financial Manager.
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion.
• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion.
• Assist with various financial reporting and accounting requirements.
• Perform any other ad hoc financial and accounting duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driver's licence

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

BCom degree or BTech in Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing

CIMA qualification (advantage)

Tools

MS Excel

JDE

Hyperion

SMART

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with JDE will be advantageous
• CIMA qualification will be advantageous
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in MS Excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Valid driver's licence

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns
• Confirm and reconcile inter-company balances with other branches
• Prepare fixed cost and transport analyses for the General Manager
• Prepare tax packs and upload them onto OneSource
• Upload financial statements onto Hyperion / SMART
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel
• Prepare the monthly petty cash file for the Financial Manager
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion
• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion
• Assist with various financial reporting and accounting requirements
• Perform any other ad hoc financial and accounting duties as required