Financial Accountant – Manufacturing & Hyperion

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 630,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in Gqeberha (Eastern Cape) seeks an experienced Accountant to join our manufacturing finance team. The role focuses on monthly management accounts, VAT compliance, inter-company reconciliations, and cost analysis.

You will prepare journals, upload statements, reconcile ledgers with MS Excel, and support budgeting and statutory notes on Hyperion. A relevant degree and CIMA qualification are preferred, with 5 years in accounting and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing.
• CIMA qualification is an advantage.
• 5 years’ experience as an Accountant.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• JDE experience will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Prepare VAT return and reconcile it and confirm inter-company balances with other branches.
• Prepare fixed costs and transport analysis for the General Manager.
• Prepare tax pack and upload on one source.
• Upload financial statements on Hyperion / SMART.
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month.
• Complete Stats SA manufacturing questionnaire and prepare petty cash file for the month for Financial Manager.
• Upload budget (yearly) and forecast (quarterly) onto HYPERION and prepare statutory notes on HYPERION.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties that may be required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Strong IT knowledge

Education

BCom degree

BTech in Financial Accounting/ Internal Auditing

CIMA qualification

Tools

MS Excel

JDE (JD Edwards)

Job description

Headhunters in Gqeberha (Eastern Cape) seeks an experienced Accountant to join our manufacturing finance team. The role focuses on monthly management accounts, VAT compliance, inter-company reconciliations, and cost analysis.

You will prepare journals, upload statements, reconcile ledgers with MS Excel, and support budgeting and statutory notes on Hyperion. A relevant degree and CIMA qualification are preferred, with 5 years in accounting and strong attention to detail.