SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Well-established manufacturer is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Financial Accountant. You will support the Financial Manager in maintaining the financial integrity of the company while undergoing intensive mentorship. This role is designed for a high-potential, newly qualified CA(SA) or CIMA professional looking to transition from audit/theory into a hands-on manufacturing career Based in WELLINGTON.
For the position you would be required to have:
- B. Com/B. Acc/B. Compt
- Newly qualified CA(SA) or CIMA (CGMA).
- 0–3 years of post-article/post-qualification experience.
- Preferably completed articles at a "Big 4" or mid-tier firm with exposure to manufacturing or industrial clients.
- Advanced Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, basic Macros) and a strong grasp of ERP logic.
- Willingness to get hands dirty to understand the manufacturing process
- Desire to progress into a Junior FM role
Responsibilities would include you to:
- Financial Accounting & Control
- Perform full-function accounting, including month-end journal entries and reconciliations
- Prepare draft monthly management accounts for review by the FM
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
- Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and the year-end audit file.
- Operational & Cost Support
- Assist in the calculation of manufacturing costs and inventory valuations.
- Monitor daily cash flow and assist with weekly payment runs.
- Perform variance analysis on factory overheads and consumables.
- Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare and submit VAT, EMP201, and other statutory returns.
- Ensure the business remains compliant with the latest IFRS for SME standards.
- Leadership Development
- Shadow the FM in operational meetings to understand business drivers.
- Take ownership of specific finance projects as assigned by the FM
- Begin supervising a small team of clerks to develop foundational management skills.
Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information
