Senior Financial Accountant (CA SA) — Manufacturing Finance Leader

Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant (CA) in Johannesburg. The candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with 2–3 years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis, managing cash flows, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years post-article working experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results to management.
• Timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts packs.
• Conduct comprehensive financial and variance analysis.
• Monitor, manage, and forecast short- and long-term cash flows.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct costing analysis to support production and profitability.
• Review and improve financial processes.
• Maintain and forecast cash flow and liquidity.
• Review and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Drive compliance with accounting standards.
• Engage in product costing and provide insights.
• Support audits and statutory reporting.
• Maintain complete financial accounting records.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets.
• Ensure accurate application of IFRS.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Address stock variances as per monthly stock take.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register.

Skills

Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)]

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Internal controls understanding

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Financial ERP systems

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)]

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial ERP systems

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant (CA) in Johannesburg. The candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with 2–3 years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis, managing cash flows, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth.