Senior Bookkeeper Accountant

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity for an Accountant to grow into a national finance leadership role as the operations expand in the manufacturing space.

POSITION INFO:

A leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality starch and glucose ingredients, supplying local and international markets, forming an integral part of the supply chain for a diverse range of industries.

Reporting to the Financial Manager you are a dynamic and detail-oriented finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is seeking an Accountant to join their Bellville team, with the exciting opportunity to grow into a national finance leadership role as their operations expand.

This is more than just a regional accounting role — we’re looking for someone who is eager to evolve with the business, take ownership of financial processes, and contribute to strategic decision-making across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting: Daily reconciliations, journal entries, inter-company transactions, fixed asset management, petty cash, payroll validation, and inventory support.
• Reporting: Weekly and monthly performance reports, management accounts, variance analysis, and year-end financial packs.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Expense monitoring, variance reporting, budget preparation and consolidation.
• Compliance & Leadership: Internal control adherence, audit coordination, policy implementation, and team leadership support.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Com or equivalent in Financial/Management Accounting (Honours/Postgrad Diploma required)
• CIMA Graduate or Newly Qualified CA (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years in full accounting and reporting
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Manufacturing industry experience (required)
• Audit background (advantageous)

Skills & Attributes

Advanced knowledge of SAP and ERP systems, strong understanding of internal controls, VAT, and production accounting, proactive, detail-oriented, and resilient, excellent time management and communication skills and leadership potential and a collaborative mindset.

Join Us and be part of a growing, innovative company with national operations. Work in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and operational excellence. Take on a role with real impact and visibility across the business. Grow your career into a national finance leadership position.

If this sounds like you, apply and our team will email you an application form and follow up with a phone call to discuss your CV, skillset and the role in detail.