Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
Join a cornerstone of South African industry, a leader in primary and fabricated metal manufacturing with a significant footprint across the continent. Our business, built on engineering excellence and a robust supply chain, relies on a sharp finance function to drive cost control, manage capital investment, and ensure profitability in a dynamic global market.

Step into a high-impact Financial Accountant position where you will go beyond reporting to enable smarter business decisions. You will be the go-to expert for the financial data that matters most in a foundry and fabrication environment: Raw material and alloy costs, inventory valuation, plant utilization, and overhead absorption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of financial statements and complex manufacturing account reconciliations, with a focus on work-in-progress (WIP) and fixed asset registers.
• Play a key role in the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, analyzing key cost drivers like scrap rates, energy consumption, and labour efficiency.
• Ensure the integrity of all financial reporting, providing a clear and accurate picture of operational performance for management and group reporting.
• Leverage the ERP system to streamline financial processes, improve data accuracy, and provide insights into production costs.
• Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) project analysis and post-implementation reviews.

• SAICA-accredited BCom Accounting Degree.
• Completed SAICA articles (trainee contract) is essential.
• 3-5 years of post-articles experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Proficient in a major ERP system (SAP, Oracle, and JDE).
• A background in metal manufacturing, mining, heavy engineering, or automotive will make you a standout candidate, with a strong understanding of standard costing and production variances.

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