Description:
Join a dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing business that believes in precision, accountability, and progress. Based in Swellendam, this is not just another accounting role - its an opportunity to build better systems, strengthen financial controls, and make real improvements to how finance supports operations.As an Accountant, youll play a central role in ensuring accurate reporting, driving compliance, and implementing fit-for-purpose processes that enhance decision-making across the business. Youll work closely with the Financial Manager to streamline reporting, tighten internal controls, and ensure the finance function runs with excellence and efficiency.
If youre a CA(SA) who loves both the detail and the design of finance - someone who enjoys building as much as balancing - this role was made for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the full accounting function, ensuring that all financial transactions comply with IFRS Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and reporting Maintain and improve inventory accounting, ensuring proper valuation and variance analysis Identify and fix control gaps; design and document workflows for accounting and operational cycles Implement practical internal controls and risk mitigation strategies Prepare management reports and dashboards that drive insight and accountability Ensure full regulatory, statutory, and tax compliance Support internal and external audits, preparing accurate audit files and responding to queries Partner with operations to standardize processes, improve efficiency, and automate reporting Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Job Experience and Skills Required:
CA(SA) qualification and registration with SAICA essential 35 years post-articles experience in finance or accounting Proven experience in internal control implementation, audit preparation, and process improvement Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and compliance requirements ERP system experience (preferably SAP or similar) Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or production environments preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis Excellent communication, documentation, and team collaboration skills Self-starter with initiative, accountability, and integrity
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04 Nov 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za