Our client is a growing manufacturing group operating across multiple entities, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, inventory control, and service delivery. They are seeking a hands-on Accountant to take ownership of the full financial function across 6 entities.
Responsibilities:- Maintain and reconcile the Cash Book to bank statements and General Ledger
- Reconcile all General Ledger and clearing accounts
- Monitor ledger accounts and ensure correct allocations
- Prepare and process monthly journals, including accruals and adjustments
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and process depreciation
- Manage daily day-end processes and ensure accurate posting to the General Ledger
- Monitor and control inventory movements in a workshop/manufacturing environment
- Ensure accurate allocation of parts and materials to jobs for costing and invoicing
- Perform monthly stock and WIP reconciliations
- Ensure jobs are closed timeously after invoicing
- Investigate and resolve stock variances and discrepancies
- Coordinate and manage annual stock counts
- Ensure integrity of inventory valuation
- Process payroll and statutory deductions
- Manage leave records and absenteeism tracking
- Load and manage weekly and monthly payments
- Manage daily cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts
- Control all EFT payments
- Process local and foreign supplier payments, including imports
- Manage multiple bank accounts (25+)
- Work closely with Debtors and Creditors functions
- Prepare monthly Trial Balance, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet
- Manage month-end and year-end processes
- Prepare audit packs and liaise with external auditors
- Assist with budgets and forecasting
- Participate in weekly management meetings
- Manage SARS eFiling (VAT, PAYE, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with CIPC, BEE, and statutory requirements
- Maintain company compliance documentation
- Monitor and manage insurance policies, premiums, and claims
Requirements:- Relevant Accounting qualification
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or workshop environment
- Strong understanding of inventory, WIP, and job costing
- Solid experience with SARS eFiling and statutory compliance
- Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously
- Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
To apply, please send your CV to
hannah@personastaff.co.za     Â
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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