Financial Accountant (Manufacturing) – Experienced

A private school trust in Pinetown needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Pinetown. Relocation is not covered for this one. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
• Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
• Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
• Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
• Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run

• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
• At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree

• CA(SA) with SAICA, or AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA
• Consolidation experience across several companies

• Performance bonus linked to company results
• Study assistance for board exams
• Paid professional body membership fees

• Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.
• Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.