Financial Accountant (Manufacturing) – Immediate Start

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Welkom, Free State
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Finance & Accounting
R42 750 – R55 000/month
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Job Description

A logistics company in Welkom needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Welkom. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
  • Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
  • Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
  • Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
  • Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
  • Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission

What you need

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

What's in it for you

  • Performance bonus linked to company results
  • Paid professional body membership fees
  • Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified degree certificate and full academic record plus SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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Job details
SalaryR42 750 – R55 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationWelkom, Free State
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience4+ years
Posted6 November 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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