Accountant, Brackenfell

Job Title

Accountant

Location: Brackenfell
Reports to: Managing Director
Salary: R25,000 – R35,000 per month

Overview

A niche manufacturing business is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage financial accounting, cost control, and management reporting.

The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly management accounts, managing product costing, and ensuring VAT compliance. The successful candidate will provide financial insight to support pricing, budgeting, and operational decision-making within the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

• Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger integrity
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure financial transactions are captured accurately and timeously

Cost Accounting

• Develop and maintain product costing models
• Monitor material, labour, and overhead costs
• Analyse cost variances and investigate discrepancies

Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow)
• Provide variance analysis and financial performance commentary
• Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting

VAT & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Ensure compliance with applicable VAT regulations
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation

Commercial Support

• Provide costing input for quotations and pricing decisions
• Review quotation profitability and margin implications

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in an accounting or cost accounting role
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts
• Strong understanding of costing and financial reporting
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Proficiency in accounting software (preferably QuickBooks) and Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Qualifications:
SAICA / SAIPA/ CIMA completed articles advantageous.

Advantageous:
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or an owner-managed business environment.

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