Financial Officer

Belay Talent Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a skilled Financial Officer / Accountant to manage daily finances, maintain accurate records, and prepare monthly reports. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Pastel Accounting and a strong background in Financial Management or Accounting. Key responsibilities include monitoring cash flow, ensuring tax compliance, and providing financial insights to support decision-making. A Postgraduate degree in Accounting or Financial Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Pastel Accounting.
• Financial Management or Accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations, costings, and audit packs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily finances and maintain records.
• Prepare monthly reports and monitor cash flow.
• Ensure tax compliance and provide financial insights.

Skills

Financial Management

Pastel Accounting

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Matric (With Exemption)

Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or CIMA

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Job description

Role Overview

Financial Officer / Accountant in this manufacturing business manages daily finances using Pastel, maintains accurate records, prepares monthly reports, monitors cash flow and budgets, ensures tax and compliance obligations are met, and provides the CEO with financial insights to support decision‑making and improve profitability.

The role requires extensive experience with Pastel Accounting.

Reports directly to the CEO.

Required Experience

Financial Management or Accounting experience in manufacturing; Experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations, costings, and audit packs; BI reporting experience advantageous.

Key Performance Areas

• Prepare financial records up to Trial Balance
• Compile Consolidated Management Accounts
• Prepare and post monthly journals and provisions
• Maintain and update pricing structures in Pastel
• Prepare and control budgets
• Payroll Reconciliations: Bank Reconciliations, Stock Reconciliations, Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) Reconciliations, VAT Reconciliations, Other balance sheet reconciliations VAT

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (With Exemption)
• Strong Pastel Accounting experience
• Advanced MS Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or CIMA.