Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Accountant – Parow
Manufacturing
Full-time | On-site
 
Our client is a growing manufacturing group operating across multiple entities, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, inventory control, and service delivery. They are seeking a hands-on Accountant to take ownership of the full financial function across 6 entities. This role suits someone experienced in inventory, WIP, and workshop-related financial controls within a fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the Cash Book to bank statements and General Ledger
• Reconcile all General Ledger and clearing accounts
• Monitor ledger accounts and ensure correct allocations
• Prepare and process monthly journals, including accruals and adjustments
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and process depreciation
• Manage daily day-end processes and ensure accurate posting to the General Ledger
• Monitor and control inventory movements in a workshop/manufacturing environment
• Ensure accurate allocation of parts and materials to jobs for costing and invoicing
• Perform monthly stock and WIP reconciliations
• Ensure jobs are closed timeously after invoicing
• Investigate and resolve stock variances and discrepancies
• Coordinate and manage annual stock counts
• Ensure integrity of inventory valuation
• Process payroll and statutory deductions
• Manage leave records and absenteeism tracking
• Load and manage weekly and monthly payments
• Manage daily cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts
• Control all EFT payments
• Process local and foreign supplier payments, including imports
• Manage multiple bank accounts (25+)
• Work closely with Debtors and Creditors functions
• Prepare monthly Trial Balance, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet
• Manage month-end and year-end processes
• Prepare audit packs and liaise with external auditors
• Assist with budgets and forecasting
• Participate in weekly management meetings
• Manage SARS eFiling (VAT, PAYE, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with CIPC, BEE, and statutory requirements
• Maintain company compliance documentation
• Monitor and manage insurance policies, premiums, and claims

• Relevant Accounting qualification
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or workshop environment
• Strong understanding of inventory, WIP, and job costing
• Solid experience with SARS eFiling and statutory compliance
• Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment