Our client, a prominent name in the manufacturing industry, is seeking to employ a Senior Financial Accountant to their team-based in Johannesburg (Industria).

Awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements:

• Relevant Accounting Degree (BCom Accounting, BCompt, BCom Financial Management, BTech Cost and Management Accounting, or CA(SA)
• 8 - 12 years total finance experience, with at least 3 - 5 years in a senior or supervisory role (Accountant, Finance Supervisor or Finance Manager)
• Proven experience in management accounts, audit co-ordination, costing and cash-flow forecasting
• Ideally experience in the manufacturing sector, though not mandatory if they've run similar complex environments (engineering, logistics, production etc
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, variance analysis, and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial ERP systems (Sage Evolution, SAP, Xero or equivalent)

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results to management.
• Timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts packs.
• Conduct comprehensive financial and variance analysis.
• Monitor, manage, and forecast short- and long-term cash flows.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct costing analysis to support production and profitability.
• Review and improve financial processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain and forecast cash flow and liquidity.
• Review and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Drive compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Engage in product costing and provide insight on cost efficiencies.
• Support audits and statutory reporting.
• Maintain complete, accurate financial accounting records.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and perform variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate application of IFRS in financial statements and reports.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements and audit readiness.
• Analyse and address stock variances as per monthly stock take.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.