Junior Manufacturing Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Accountant / Production Planner to join a dynamic team in the Western Cape. The role combines accounting responsibilities with production planning and costing support, suitable for a candidate with relevant qualifications and strong numerical skills.

You will work under senior management, maintaining cashbooks, VAT, statutory returns, and costing schedules while coordinating production planning and reporting to ensure accuracy and timely

Qualifications

• Matric with relevant diploma or tertiary qualification.
• Previous accounting experience.
• Exposure to production planning, manufacturing, costing or production administration is a bonus.
• Strong numerical ability and a solid grasp of figures.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Residing in the Helderberg area or nearby.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Able to work under pressure and independently while liaising with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process cashbooks and VAT calculations.
• Assist with general accounting and financial administration.
• Prepare statutory returns and review supplier credit agreements.
• Update product codes and assist with weekly production planning.
• Maintain production costing schedules and cost estimates.
• Prepare ad hoc spreadsheets and reports for management.

Skills

Numerical ability

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Independent worker

Education

Diploma or tertiary qualification

Job description

Firgrove Industrial Estate: Manufacturing / Engineering concern is seeking to employ a Junior Manufacturing Accountant / Production Planner. Reporting to senior management, the candidate will form part of their young dynamic team.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and processing cashbooks
• Calculating VAT relating to the above entities
• Assisting with general accounting and financial administration
• Preparing statutory returns
• Reviewing and completing supplier credit applications and agreements

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Accounting & Financial Administration

• Maintaining and processing cashbooks
• Calculating VAT relating to the above entities
• Assisting with general accounting and financial administration
• Preparing statutory returns
• Reviewing and completing supplier credit applications and agreements

Production Planning & Costing

• Maintaining and updating product codes
• Assisting with weekly production planning
• Maintaining detailed spreadsheets relating to production cost estimates and product costing
• Updating and managing various production and costing schedules
• Preparing and maintaining ad hoc spreadsheets and reports
• Ensuring production and costing information is accurate, current and readily available for management purposes

Requirements:

• Matric with relevant diploma or tertiary qualification
• Previous experience in an accounting environment
• Exposure to production planning, manufacturing, costing or production administration will be highly advantageous
• Strong numerical ability and an excellent understanding of figures
• Advanced spreadsheet / Excel skills are essential
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Residing in the Helderberg area or within reasonable travelling distance
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
• Highly organised and able to manage a variety of ongoing tasks and deadlines
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Practical, methodical and comfortable working with large amounts of detailed information
• Able to work independently while also liaising closely with senior management