Job Description

Location: Bellville, Western Cape
Salary: Market related
Requirements
Qualifications
Level Area / Discipline
Grade 12 or equivalent General
B.Com or equivalent Financial and Management Accounting
Honours or Post Graduate Diploma Financial and Management Accounting
CIMA Graduate / Newly Qualified CA / Equivalent -
? Work Experience
Area Period
Full accounting and reporting 5 years
Advanced Excel & MS Office 5 years
Audit processes and procedures 3-5 years
Manufacturing industry 3-5 years
? Knowledge & Skills
Skill Proficiency
Computer Literacy
VAT Act - understanding & implementation
Internal Controls
Production Processes & Accounting
Accounting standards, principles & regulations
Lean / Continuous Improvement / Problem Solving
Results Orientation
Business & Financial Acumen
Time Management & Organization
??? Behavioral Attributes
Attribute
Problem-solving mindset (logical/methodical)
Proactive & critical thinker
Flexible, focused, resilient
Independent & team player
Ethical & confidential
Effective communication & collaboration
Attention to detail
? Professional Status
Category Details
Accreditations -
Registrations -
Memberships -
Legal Appointments / Requirements -
? Technical & Functional Competencies
Competency Description
Driver's License Code B -
Computer Literacy
ERP Systems (SAP)
Leadership See Leadership Competencies below -
MS Excel (large data volumes)
Project Management -
Time Management
Report Writing
VAT Compliance -
Financial processes & internal controls -
Manufacturing cost structures & principles -
? Leadership Competencies
Problem Solving
Inspires Culture & Values
Accountability
Operational Excellence
Team Leadership
Customer Focus
Business & Financial Acumen
Relationship Building
Critical Thinking, Assertiveness & Courageous Conversations
?? Additional Role Details
Overtime required to meet deadlines
Must attend stock counts on the 1st calendar day of each month
? KEY CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS
Internal External
HR Banks
Financial Managers Eskom & Municipal Customers
HODs External Customers
Procurement Auditors
Head Office -
? KEY PERFORMANCE OUTPUT AREAS
1. Financial Accounting Responsibilities
a. Sales Reconciliation & Validation
Inspect support documents from security & supply chain
Review dispatch reconciliation
Investigate weight discrepancy queries
Review CCTV & weighbridge reconciliation
Daily MTD cost of sales reconciliation
b. Intermill Transactions
Prepare schedules & journals in SAP
Confirm intermill balances
Reallocate intermill charges
c. Journal Entries
Process daily/month-end journals in SAP
Submit documentation for approval
d. Fixed Assets
Coordinate fixed asset verification
Submit approved changes
Monitor Capex applications
Reconcile asset register vs. WIP listing
Support Capex application preparation
e. Other Financial Tasks
Petty Cash Management
Monitor Cash Flow & Submit to Head Office
Credit Card Expense Processing & Reconciliation
Approve POs per policy
Inventory verification (monthly & cycle counts)
Payroll: Validate Overtime & Reconcile Payroll
Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepare, review, and follow up
Engage with Head Office on financial entries
Monitor reconciliation compliance
2. Reporting
a. Weekly
Prepare and distribute performance reports
b. Monthly
Prepare management accounts
Perform variance analysis
Assist with monthly financial submissions
c. Half-Year & Year-End
Prepare financial packs and supplementary schedules
3. Budgeting & Cost Control
Weekly expense reviews and corrections
Submit weekly cost center variance reports
Investigate budget overspends
Assist with budget & forecast prep
Consolidate and review departmental submissions
4. Compliance & Other Responsibilities
Act as team leader in Financial Manager's absence
Assist with internal and external audits
Maintain and improve internal controls
Report non-compliance issues
Support policy and procedure implementation
Problem solving support across departments
Participate in special projects
Lead financial performance meetings
Provide leave cover for production accountant/maize administrator
Adhere to safety protocols

Skills Required