Finance Manager / Operations Accountant

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN002875/LP

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An established company specialising in ready-made agglomeration solutions is looking for a Financial Manager/ Operational Accountant. This role is based in Pretoria.

POSITION INFO:
This role involves managing the full accounting function for two companies, including financial reporting, compliance, treasury management, and providing operational finance support.

The ideal candidate will ensure accurate, timely reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and contribute to effective operational decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

Maintain accurate general ledgers for the companies.
Prepare monthly trial balances and ensure all balances are reconciled.
Post and review journals, accruals, and provisions.
Ensure timely submission of monthly management accounts to the cluster team.
Assist with year-end audit packs, working papers, and liaison with auditors.
Prepare daily sales tracking reports, weekly flash reports, quarterly
forecasts, annual budgets, and interim reporting packs.

Operational Finance & Cost Accounting:

Maintain and review inventory records, cost of sales, and stock
valuation.
Prepare stock movement and costing schedules.
Monitor fixed assets register and capital expenditure reporting.

Compliance & Controls:

Ensure compliance with IFRS, group accounting policies, and SARS requirements.
Prepare VAT, EMP201s, and assist with corporate tax submissions.
Monitor and manage adherence to internal controls and SOPs.
Ensure all supporting documentation is filed and audit-ready.

Treasury & Banking Support:

Liaise with Bank for payments, inward remittances, and exchange
control matters.
Process daily payments and monitor cash flow.
Support with foreign currency and supplier payments as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as the local finance point-of-contact for the companies.
Work closely with the Group finance team, operations managers, and service providers.

Requirements:

BCom Accounting or equivalent (SAIPA/SAICA articles preferred).
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a group or manufacturing environment.
Experience with inventory and cost accounting.
Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to implement and maintain strong financial controls.

Note: This list is not exhaustive and will include other tasks and
responsibilities as required to support the finance function effectively.

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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