Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

PE003863/DW

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Packaging / Manufacturing sector, is seeking to employ an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting \/ Internal Auditing. CIMA qualification and strong IT knowledge would be an added advantage. 5 years' experience as an Accountant. Experience in the manufacturing environment. JDE experience will be advantageous. Good communication skills. Attention to detail. Must have a valid driver's license. Responsibilities but not limited to: Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts. Prepare VAT return and reconcile it and confirm inter-company balances with other branches. Prepare fixed costs and transport analysis for the General Manager. Prepare tax pack and upload on one source. Upload financial statements on Hyperion \/ SMART. Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month. Complete Stats SA manufacturing questionnaire and prepare petty cash file for the month for Financial Manager. Upload budget (yearly) and forecast (quarterly) onto HYPERION and prepare statutory notes on HYPERION. Perform any other ad hoc duties that may be required. Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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