Manufacturing Finance Accountant | Hyperion & VAT

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters seeks a qualified Accountant for our manufacturing finance team in the Eastern Cape. You will prepare and post journals, manage monthly management accounts, VAT returns, inter‑company reconciliation and budgeting support.

The ideal candidate holds a BCom/BTech in Financial Accounting or Internal Auditing, with 5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and JDE experience is a plus. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as an Accountant.
• Experience in the manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Prepare VAT return and reconcile it and confirm inter-company balances with other branches.
• Prepare fixed costs and transport analysis for the General Manager.
• Prepare tax pack and upload on one source.
• Upload financial statements on Hyperion / SMART.
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month.
• Complete Stats SA manufacturing questionnaire and prepare petty cash file for the month for Financial Manager.
• Upload budget (yearly) and forecast (quarterly) onto HYPERION and prepare statutory notes on HYPERION.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties that may be required.

Skills

CIMA qualification

IT knowledge

Education

BCom or BTech in Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing

Tools

JDE

Job description

Headhunters seeks a qualified Accountant for our manufacturing finance team in the Eastern Cape. You will prepare and post journals, manage monthly management accounts, VAT returns, inter‑company reconciliation and budgeting support.

The ideal candidate holds a BCom/BTech in Financial Accounting or Internal Auditing, with 5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and JDE experience is a plus. A valid driver’s license is required.