Location: Cape Town North

Requirements:

1. Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
3. Strong knowledge of tax and statutory reporting requirements.
4. Proven experience in cost accounting.
5. Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Syspro, or similar).
6. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
7. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across departments.
8. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

About:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with the company policies.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, VAT, and statutory obligations.
• Manage and oversee the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing costs, inventory valuations, and gross margins.
• Provide accurate financial reports and variance analysis to management, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Lead and support year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Mentor and guide junior finance team members, promoting best practices and professional development.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
• Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects within finance and operations.

Salary: 
R40,000

How to Apply via our website:
www.********.co.za

Qualifications & Experience:

• BCom Accounting / Financial Management (essential)
• BCom Honours / Articles completed (advantageous)
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Experience in a retail, FMCG, or butchery/manufacturing environment (essential).
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial controls.
• Proficient in Pastel Evolution / Sage 300 / Syspro or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and company policies.
• Review and consolidate branch financial reports and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring proper allocation of costs and revenues.
• Monitor key financial indicators such as gross margins, stock variances, and cost of sales per outlet.
• Prepare and present management reports with variance analysis and recommendations.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Track budget performance against actual results and highlight discrepancies.
• Support cost control initiatives to optimise profitability at store and production levels.

• Oversee stock control and valuation processes for meat, packaging, and consumables.
• Ensure accurate cost of sales reporting, including production yields and wastage monitoring.
• Work closely with procurement and operations to ensure proper costing of new products and promotions.

• Ensure compliance with SARS (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax), CIPC, and other statutory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and prepare audit files.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Must have experience in Journals, GL recons. Management accounts. Deals with the auditors & 7 employees in finance.

• Manage cash flow forecasting and branch banking reconciliations.
• Review daily sales reports and bank deposits for all branches.
• Ensure timely supplier and creditor payments while maintaining optimal liquidity.
• Supervise junior accountants, creditors clerks, and cashbook clerks.

• Provide mentorship, training, and performance feedback to finance team members.
• Collaborate with operations and store managers to strengthen financial discipline across branches.

How to Apply:
Follow the link to our jobs page: www.********.co.za
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