ACCOUNTANT

DO MORE Placements; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing group in Durbanville is seeking an Accountant to support its finance team. This role offers mentorship from an experienced CFO and opportunities for professional growth within a traditional, relationship-driven environment. Responsibilities include monthly reporting, general ledger reconciliation, and ensuring statutory submissions are met. Ideal candidates will have a BCom degree and completed SAIPA or CIMA articles with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Professional mentorship from CFO

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in an accounting, audit, or finance environment.
• Comfortable operating in a traditional, values-driven business.
• Mature and accountable with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and reconciling daily financial transactions across group entities.
• Preparing month-end close and management accounts.
• Maintaining audit-ready financial records.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Structured working style

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

Completed SAIPA or CIMA articles (SAICA considered)

Job description

NQ / RECENT SAIPA/CIMA/SAICA ARTICLES + Degree ACCOUNTANT R 600k pa - DURBANVILLE, CPT (MANUFACTURING)

A well‑established, privately owned manufacturing group with a national footprint is looking for an Accountant to join its Cape Town finance team. The business is hands‑on by nature, and so is this role. You’ll work closely with an experienced CFO who values accountability, initiative, and people who think beyond today’s task list. The business works closely with long‑standing operational partners and stakeholders who value trust, consistency, and clear communication. As a result, this role suits someone who is grounded, respectful, and comfortable working in a traditional, relationship‑driven environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to grow into senior finance leadership over time, learn how decisions are made in a manufacturing environment, and be trusted to operate like a professional.

The Role

You’ll support the finance function across multiple entities, with responsibility spanning core accounting, month‑end processes, reporting support, and close interaction with operations.

This role suits an ambitious Accountant who wants exposure, mentorship, and a clear development path.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Capturing and reconciling daily financial transactions across group entities
• Preparing journals and supporting month‑end close
• Maintaining clean, accurate general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts and do variance analysis
• VAT, PAYE, and statutory submissions
• Processing supplier invoices, payments, and customer receipts
• Preparing audit schedules and working with external auditors
• Maintaining orderly, audit‑ready financial records
• Providing financial and operational support directly to the FM & CFO
• Mentor and develop debtors and creditors clerks
• Getting involved in ad hoc projects linked to business growth and efficiency

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Completed SAIPA or CIMA articles (SAICA considered)
• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 1–3 years’ experience in an accounting, audit, or finance environment
• Comfortable building relationships in a traditional, values‑driven business setting
• Mature, accountable, and comfortable operating without micromanagement
• Keen to be on site, visible, and involved in a manufacturing business
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems
• High attention to detail and a structured way of working

Benefits

The Culture & Benefits

• Performance‑based bonus that often exceeds a traditional '13th cheque'
• A professional, adult working environment focused on output and accountability, flexible for life's realities
• Expert mentorship from a highly experienced CFO
• Meaningful exposure to group‑level finance within a manufacturing environment