Manufacturing Finance Lead: Accounting, Inventory & Analytics

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in South Africa seeks an experienced accountant to support manufacturing finance functions, including general ledger, VAT, payroll and month-end close.

The role requires 4–7 years experience, BCom Accounting, exposure to Cin7 and Xero, strong Excel skills, and the ability to supervise junior staff in a dynamic environment. Articles completed and SAIPA/AGA progress are advantageous; stock-based environment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on accounting and bookkeeping across GL, intercompany, and adjusting entries
• Lead monthly financial close and prepare journals for accruals, depreciation, payroll, inventory, and intercompany
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, cash flow, KPI schedules and management commentary
• Review trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Coordinate supplier payments and maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Reconcile inventory, stock counts, variances and costings in Cin7 and Xero
• Prepare VAT201, EMP201 and EMP501 returns and assist with year-end packs and audits
• Liaise with auditors and external advisers; supervise and train junior staff
• Identify process improvements to strengthen financial controls and procedures

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Supervisory skills

Education

BCom Accounting or equivalent degree

Tools

Xero

Cin7

Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP)

Job description

Headhunters in South Africa seeks an experienced accountant to support manufacturing finance functions, including general ledger, VAT, payroll and month-end close.

The role requires 4–7 years experience, BCom Accounting, exposure to Cin7 and Xero, strong Excel skills, and the ability to supervise junior staff in a dynamic environment. Articles completed and SAIPA/AGA progress are advantageous; stock-based environment experience preferred.