Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client, a large food manufacturer based in Swellendam is looking to employ an Accountant. The purpose of the role is to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and develop robust, fit-for-purpose financial processes and documentation that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Operational Accounting & Reporting

• Manage the recording and reporting of all financial transactions in compliance with IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Oversee inventory accounting and reporting, ensuring proper valuation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards to provide insights into financial and operational performance.
• Prepare financial records, reconciliations, and management reports.

• Identify shortcomings and weaknesses in existing financial processes and controls.
• Document workflows and accounting processes, ensuring clarity, accountability, and segregation of duties.
• Design and implement control enhancements that are practical and tailored to the business.
• Conduct risk management reviews to highlight vulnerabilities and implement mitigating actions.
• Document and maintain SOPs and workflows for accounting and operational cycles.

• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support year-end audits through preparation of audit files, reconciliations, and direct engagement with auditors.
• Conduct credit risk reviews of customers, including monitoring of exposure, limits, and collection performance.

• Work closely with the finance team to standardize accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members to strengthen execution discipline.
• Introduce dashboard reporting and process automation to improve transparency and reduce manual work.

• Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

• Professional Qualification – CA(SA), registered with SAICA
• 3–5 years post-articles experience in finance/accounting
• Proven working experience re internal control implementation, process documentation, and audit preparation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and compliance requirements.
• ERP/financial systems experience (SAP or similar)
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or production industries recommended