Cape Town: Manufacturing Accountant posted by O’Brien Recruitment

Accountant Manufacturing Industry (Bellville, Cape Town)

Are you a hands-on Accountant with strong manufacturing industry experience?
Our client, a leader in their field, is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join their finance team based in Bellville, Cape Town.

This is a permanent role offering long-term growth opportunities, exposure to operations, and the chance to make a real impact in a high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full accounting function including reporting, reconciliations, and compliance.

• Manage stock processes, including monthly stock counts

• Walk the plant, review processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and budget support.

• Perform intercompany transactions, fixed asset control, payroll validation, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Stand in for the Financial Manager in meetings when required.

• Collaborate across all levels of staff from the CEO to operational teams.

? Requirements

• B.Com degree in Finance/Management Accounting (Honours/CIMA/CA(SA) advantageous).

• Minimum 5 years accounting and reporting experience.

• Manufacturing industry experience is essential.

• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel (pivot tables, large data sets).

• Strong knowledge of financial processes, internal controls, and production accounting.

• High energy, able to work independently, proactive, and hands-on.

• Comfortable working in the plant environment (walking, stairs, safety boots, early mornings).

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to interact at all levels.

If you meet the above requirements and are seeking a long-term career opportunity in manufacturing finance, please apply.