Gauteng, JHB - Western Suburbs
R40 000 - R55 000 Monthly Cost To Company
💼 Senior Accountant | Manufacturing Sector
Our client, a well-established player in the manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their finance team.
This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who has developed strong technical expertise and is looking to take ownership of a division’s financial function within a structured and fast-paced environment. Manufacturing industry exposure is essential.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance across the division. Duties will include:
- Preparing monthly journals and financial reports
- Compiling balance sheets and profit & loss statements
- Assisting with annual audit preparation and resolving audit findings
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies and non-compliance issues
- Performing balance sheet reconciliations
- Producing monthly sales and management reports
- Maintaining the fixed asset register
- Ensuring accuracy of credit notes and stock adjustments
- Preparing and submitting VAT reconciliations and returns
🎓 Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) essential
- Relevant Finance Degree (NQF Level 7) essential
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment
- Syspro experience is essential
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
🌟 Key Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- A disciplined and structured approach to work
- The ability to take initiative and work independently
- Reliability and consistency in delivering outputs
- The ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management and prioritisation abilities