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Financial Accountant (Manufacturing)

How2Apply Talent Network

Midrand, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

A mid-sized manufacturing group in Midrand needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Midrand, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What you'll actually do

Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and clear old reconciling items
Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes

Must-haves

Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
You meet month-end deadlines without being chased

Nice if you have

Completed articles at an audit firm
Consolidation experience across several companies
CIMA qualification for management accounting posts

What you get

Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
Paid professional body membership fees
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Midrand really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it, a brief sample of a management report with figures removed plus last three payslips.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Midrand; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.
Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.