Accountant

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

4RRR9957

Date posted:

Monday, November 10, 2025

Location:

nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
This position offers an opportunity for an experienced Accountant to take ownership of site-level financial management, payroll, and procurement functions at a key operational facility near Ngodwana.

POSITION INFO:

Accountant
Join a leading industrial operation driving excellence in engineering and manufacturing.
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga | Market Related

About Our Client
A leading South African engineering and manufacturing group that delivers turnkey industrial solutions across power, water, and energy sectors. With decades of expertise and a focus on quality, safety, and innovation, the company is known for its strong technical capability, operational excellence, and commitment to developing its people.

The Role: Accountant
This position offers an opportunity for an experienced Accountant to take ownership of site-level financial management, payroll, and procurement functions at a key operational facility near Ngodwana. Working closely with the Plant Manager, the role is pivotal in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the plants operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all site-level financial activities including payroll, procurement, and stock control
Prepare and present monthly and annual financial reports to management
Develop, implement, and monitor finance policies, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee bookkeeping functions covering creditors, debtors, cashbook, fixed assets, and inventory
Handle cost management, reconciliations, and statutory reporting requirements
Manage O&M contract finances and ensure performance aligns with KPIs
Support budgeting, pricing structures, CAPEX applications, and insurance declarations
Monitor asset control, disposals, and reconciliations
Oversee petty cash, bank cards, diesel usage, and stock counts
Promote compliance, safety, and sound financial governance throughout operations

About You

BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification (Postgraduate in Business Management advantageous)
Minimum 10 years experience in accounting or procurement within a technical, production, or engineering environment
Proven experience with accounting and procurement systems (Syspro or CMMS preferred)
Strong background in payroll administration and month-end reconciliation
Advanced MS Excel and strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Key 360
Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Professional integrity and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset

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