Accountant Ca (sa)

Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary Qualification and Experience

  • Professional Qualification - CA(SA), registered with SAICA
  • 3-5 years post-articles experience in finance/accounting
  • Proven working experience re internal control implementation, process documentation, and audit preparation.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and compliance requirements.
  • ERP/financial systems experience (SAP or similar)
  • Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or production industries recommended
Role and Responsibilities
Operational Accounting & Reporting
  • Manage the recording and reporting of all financial transactions in compliance with IFRS.
  • Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Oversee inventory accounting and reporting, ensuring proper valuation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare management reports and dashboards to provide insights into financial and operational performance.
  • Prepare financial records, reconciliations, and management reports.
Internal Controls & Process Implementation
  • Identify shortcomings and weaknesses in existing financial processes and controls.
  • Document workflows and accounting processes, ensuring clarity, accountability, and segregation of duties.
  • Design and implement control enhancements that are practical and tailored to the business.
  • Conduct risk management reviews to highlight vulnerabilities and implement mitigating actions.
  • Document and maintain SOPs and workflows for accounting and operational cycles.
Regulatory & Tax Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Support year-end audits through preparation of audit files, reconciliations, and direct engagement with auditors.
  • Conduct credit risk reviews of customers, including monitoring of exposure, limits, and collection performance.
Operational Efficiency & Team Support
  • Work closely with the finance team to standardize accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Provide training and mentorship to team members to strengthen execution discipline.
  • Introduce dashboard reporting and process automation to improve transparency and reduce manual work.
Health and Safety
  • Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes
  • Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures
  • Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1550597
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned