Hands-On Accountant: Manufacturing Finance & Analysis

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC in Germiston is seeking a hands-on Accountant to join the finance team. The successful candidate will own accounting, reporting and analysis functions and build on post-article experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a BCom in Accounting and completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles, strong analytical skills and advanced Excel. The ideal candidate enjoys getting involved in operations and collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Accounting or related qualification.
• Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical/reporting capabilities.
• Manufacturing or logistics sector exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance: cash management, billing, receivables, payables, and banking.
• Prepare and review income statements, journals, and reconciliations.
• Perform monthly GL and balance sheet reconciliations for data integrity.
• Compile and monitor annual budgets; compare actuals to forecasts.
• Generate monthly management reports with financial insights for leadership.
• Provide financial oversight across logistics, exports, and internal units.
• Support inventory control and cost adjustment processes.
• Assist with supplier queries and asset register maintenance.
• Liaise with auditors during year-end audit processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Hands-on mentality

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting

Completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles

Tools

Excel

Job description

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC in Germiston is seeking a hands-on Accountant to join the finance team. The successful candidate will own accounting, reporting and analysis functions and build on post-article experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a BCom in Accounting and completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles, strong analytical skills and advanced Excel. The ideal candidate enjoys getting involved in operations and collaborating across departments.