Manufacturing Finance Accountant

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT005384/LH

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Location:

Parow, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a qualified Accountant that has worked in a manufacturing or simlar concern and have experience taking ownership of the financial portfolio?

Our client based in Parow requires your deadline driven financial expertise to manage finance reporting, reconciliations, payroll processing, HR admin, statutory compliance and managing 3 finance staff members.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

Relevant accounting/finance qualification
10 years’ experience in a full-function accounting role
Strong knowledge of general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel
Solid understanding of SARS compliance (VAT, EMP201, e-Filing)
High attention to detail, strong analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage deadlines, work under pressure, and handle multiple responsibilities
Experience managing accounts payable/receivable and supervising finance staff
Payroll processing and HR-related financial administration experience
Audit preparation and year-end processes experience
Good communication interpersonal skills & assisting with operational duties

DUTIES

Reporting directly to the Owners
Managing 3 staff in the finance department
Recording daily and monthly financial transactions ensuring accuracy and completeness of general ledger monitoring and maintaining general ledger accounts
Manage monthly reconciliations of all accounts
Manage GP budgets and reports for sales representatives - per item and customer
Direct the Financial budget and forecasting for the year & the daily GP graphs
Assist with costing new projects/purchases (new vehicles, software, etc.)
Analyse income statement vs budget and historic data – investigate variances
Reports for vehicle cost, kilometres, mileage
E-Filing SARS Tax returns (EMP201 and VAT201)
SARS payments & ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Sign off creditor reconciliations
Approve month-end supplier payments, new supplier applications
Assist with problematic debtors & manage credit limits, opening new accounts
Hand-over of overdue accounts to attorneys
Check and approve weekly wages, new employee contracts & leave schedules
Manage WCA annual return of earnings submission and payment
Prepare salary info for Head Office monthly
Prepare audit file for annual external audit
Assist with financial year-end stock stake and spot checks
Verify stock exercise of buyer
Accounts Payable and Receivable internal audit reviews
Review AP and AR selections and accrue for bad debt, GIT and credit notes
Audit provisions and journals, IT3a/IRP5 annual payroll reconciliations
Manage Insurance claims, traffic fines and vehicle details
Assist with IT issues, any lease property tenant queries and payments
Prepare Wage Stats for Head Office (Stats SA)

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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