Our client, a Leader in the FMCG sector has an opportunity for a strong SAIPA Accountant with FMCG experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce monthly management accounts, variance commentary, and reporting packs for the Head of Finance.
  

• Complete month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and provisioning.
  

• Reconcile VAT and other statutory accounts ahead of SARS submissions.
  

• Keep the fixed asset register current and accurate.
  

• Run monthly stock counts, investigate variances with warehouse and production teams, and produce inventory reconciliation reports.
  

• Review sales, margin trends, trade terms and the profitability of promotional activity. 

• Strengthen and maintain internal controls across financial and operational processes.

• Ensure compliance with South African statutory requirements, including CIPC, SARS (VAT, income tax, excise) and the Companies Act.

• Support during audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisers.

• Lead finance projects such as ERP upgrades, process automation and cost-saving initiatives.

• Assist with the annual budgeting process and longer term financial planning.

• Line-manage, train and mentor finance staff, including bookkeepers and clerks.

• Oversee the teams delivery to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance.

• Ensure effective cross-team collaboration with operations, warehouse and production on finance-related matters.
  

Requirements

REQUIRMENTS

• Professional Accountant PA(SA) 
  
• 3+ years post SAIPA articles
  
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments is an advantage.

Benefits

BENEFITS

• Energetic, mission-driven culture
• Career progression 
• High-impact, visible work
• Fast skill growth

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