Accountant

SUMMARY:
A well-established manufacturing business is looking to appoint a commercially astute and hands-on Accountant (Mills) to join its finance team. This opportunity is suited to a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, understands the dynamics of a production environment, and can provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.

POSITION INFO:
The successful incumbent will partner with production, engineering, and departmental stakeholders to drive cost efficiency, strengthen internal controls, ensure inventory integrity, and deliver accurate financial reporting. A strong background in management and cost accounting, advanced SAP exposure, and experience within a mill, plant, factory, FMCG, or industrial manufacturing environment are essential. If you are passionate about operational finance and enjoy being actively involved in business decision-making beyond the numbers, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Perform daily weighbridge, dispatch, and cost of sales reconciliations. Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure strong financial controls and compliance across operations. Compile weekly and monthly management reports. Analyse operational variances and provide meaningful commentary on performance. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Monitor manufacturing costs and cost centre performance. Manage inventory accounting, cycle counts, and month-end stock counts. Investigate and report on inventory variances and discrepancies. Process journals, fixed asset transactions, and stock movements within SAP. Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and VAT regulations. Partner with production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for improved financial performance. Facilitate and contribute to operational and financial review meetings with key stakeholders. Minimum Requirements BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related qualification. Minimum of 5 years' accounting and financial reporting experience. 3 to 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience within a mill, factory, plant, FMCG, or industrial manufacturing operation is essential. Advanced SAP experience. Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Strong management accounting and cost accounting expertise. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Sound understanding of IFRS and VAT legislation. Solid inventory management and stock control experience. Key Competencies High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to challenge inefficiencies, overspending, and control weaknesses constructively. Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Comfortable participating in stock counts and operational activities when required. High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Excellent communication and leadership skills. APPLY NOW! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialize in recruiting in the following: Financial Accountant Accountant Senior Accountant Financial Manager Management Accountant Cost Accountant Finance Supervisor Finance Manager Group Accountant If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Buhle Sithole Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!