Manufacturing Accountant

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Accountant with strong manufacturing industry experience for a permanent role located in Bellville, Cape Town. The successful candidate will handle full accounting functions, manage stock processes, and prepare management accounts. Ideal applicants should have at least 5 years of accounting experience and a B.Com degree. This position offers long-term growth and the opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ accounting and reporting experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience is essential.
• High energy and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Full accounting function including reporting, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Manage stock processes including monthly stock counts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

SAP proficiency

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

B.Com degree in Finance/Management Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Accountant – Manufacturing Industry (Bellville, Cape Town)

Are you a hands-on Accountant with strong manufacturing industry experience? Our client, a leader in their field, is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join their finance team based in Bellville, Cape Town.

This is a permanent role offering long-term growth opportunities, exposure to operations, and the chance to make a real impact in a high-performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Full accounting function including reporting, reconciliations, and compliance.


• Manage stock processes, including monthly stock counts.


• Walk the plant, review processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.


• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and budget support.


• Perform intercompany transactions, fixed asset control, payroll validation, and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Stand in for the Financial Manager in meetings when required.


• Collaborate across all levels of staff – from the CEO to operational teams.

Requirements

• B.Com degree in Finance/Management Accounting (Honours/CIMA/CA(SA) advantageous).


• Minimum 5 years’ accounting and reporting experience.


• Manufacturing industry experience is essential.


• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel (pivot tables, large data sets).


• Strong knowledge of financial processes, internal controls, and production accounting.


• High energy, able to work independently, proactive, and hands-on.


• Comfortable working in the plant environment (walking, stairs, safety boots, early mornings).


• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to interact at all levels.

If you meet the above requirements and are seeking a long-term career opportunity in manufacturing finance, please apply.