Senior Accountant

Network1; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African consumer brand in Graaff-Reinet is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to oversee core accounting activities. This role includes managing a small finance team, ensuring accuracy in accounts payable, and handling general ledger management. The ideal candidate will have a BCom in Accounting with over 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a full-time role in an organization that values consistency and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting experience including 3 years management experience.
• Experience in retail, manufacturing, FMCG, or product-based environments.
• Strong understanding of fixed assets, AP, GL, and cashbook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full AP function ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Manage fixed asset register and reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journals and GL reviews.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Advanced Excel proficiency

Detail-driven

Team leadership capability

Education

BCom Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Job description

If Youre a Natural Leader With a Nose for Numbers This Ones for You!

Step into a role where your finance expertise supports one of South Africas most beloved and proudly local consumer brands. This opportunity sits at the heart of a high-performance finance function in Graaff-Reinet - a role designed for someone who can lead with accuracy.

As the Senior Financial Accountant youll take ownership of core accounting activities across fixed assets AP cashbook and general ledger management. Youll oversee a small team ensure financial discipline and keep the month-end engine running smoothly.

If you enjoy working in an environment where relationships matter where consistency is key and where your leadership directly supports operational success this is a role where you can make your mark.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full AP function ensuring accuracy controls and timely processing
• Manage the fixed asset register additions disposals depreciation and reconciliations
• Oversee daily cashbook management and bank reconciliations
• Prepare month-end journals GL reviews and supporting schedules
• Assist with budgeting forecasting and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial policies reporting standards and audit requirements
• Lead and mentor a finance team driving efficiency structure and accountability
• Support operational teams with financial insight and problem-solving

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Accounting (essential)
• 35 years accounting experience plus 3 years management experience
• Experience in retail manufacturing FMCG or product-based environments advantageous
• Strong understanding of fixed assets AP GL and cashbook
• Excellent team leadership capability
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Detail-driven organised and confident engaging with both finance and operational teams

Apply now and join a proudly South African brand where financial excellence supports quality consistency and growth.

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• Operational Finance Roles

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Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1