Manufacturing Bookkeeper with SYSPRO & Stock Control

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage SYSPRO-based financial processes for a manufacturing environment. You will handle supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, stock movements, month-end journals, VAT calculations, and financial reporting.

The role requires a relevant accounting qualification, 3+ years hands-on SYSPRO experience, strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Automotive manufacturing exposure is a plus. On-site only.

Qualifications

• Requires relevant accounting qualification with professional standing.
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on SYSPRO experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of SYSPRO Cashbook, Creditors, Debtors and Inventory modules.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Automotive manufacturing experience advantageous.
• Sound understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong reconciliation and financial administration skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency for stock and financial reports.
• Experience with VAT 201 calculations and VAT compliance.
• Knowledge of month-end processes and journals.
• Experience with inventory accounting, stock movements and stock control.
• Strong attention to detail and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payment runs and load payments onto banking platform for approval.
• Download and capture daily bank statements into SYSPRO Cashbook.
• Perform full bank reconciliations and clear outstanding items.
• Capture supplier invoices and match against POs and GRNs.
• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations and reconcile with creditor age analysis.
• Prepare EFT batches for approval.
• Allocate customer payments against invoices.
• Liaise with debtor departments on account and payment queries.
• Assist with stock and cycle counts and stock movement checks.
• Review Bills of Materials and observe fluctuations in raw material costs.
• Identify slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Capture month-end journals including depreciation, accruals, interest and prepayments.
• Prepare VAT 201 calculations and ensure VAT compliance.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and asset tagging.
• Assist Financial Manager with audit prep and supporting docs.
• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations and schedules as required.
• Support general accounting and finance activities.
• Ensure processes align with internal controls.

Skills

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Stock control

VAT calculations

Inventory knowledge

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

SYSPRO

Excel

Job description

Headhunters in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage SYSPRO-based financial processes for a manufacturing environment. You will handle supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, stock movements, month-end journals, VAT calculations, and financial reporting.

The role requires a relevant accounting qualification, 3+ years hands-on SYSPRO experience, strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Automotive manufacturing exposure is a plus. On-site only.