Senior Accountant, Cape Town

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile the Cash Book to bank statements and General Ledger

Reconcile all General Ledger and clearing accounts

Monitor ledger accounts and ensure correct allocations

Prepare and process monthly journals, including accruals and adjustments

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and process depreciation

Manage daily day-end processes and ensure accurate posting to the General Ledger

Monitor and control inventory movements in a workshop/manufacturing environment

Ensure accurate allocation of parts and materials to jobs for costing and invoicing

Perform monthly stock and WIP reconciliations

Ensure jobs are closed timeously after invoicing

Investigate and resolve stock variances and discrepancies

Coordinate and manage annual stock counts

Ensure integrity of inventory valuation

Process payroll and statutory deductions

Manage leave records and absenteeism tracking

Load and manage weekly and monthly payments

Manage daily cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts

Control all EFT payments

Process local and foreign supplier payments, including imports

Manage multiple bank accounts (25+)

Work closely with Debtors and Creditors functions

Prepare monthly Trial Balance, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet

Manage month-end and year-end processes

Prepare audit packs and liaise with external auditors

Assist with budgets and forecasting

Participate in weekly management meetings

Manage SARS eFiling (VAT, PAYE, etc.)

Ensure compliance with CIPC, BEE, and statutory requirements

Maintain company compliance documentation

Monitor and manage insurance policies, premiums, and claims

Requirements

Relevant Accounting qualification

Proven experience in a manufacturing or workshop environment

Strong understanding of inventory, WIP, and job costing

Solid experience with SARS eFiling and statutory compliance

Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously

Strong Excel and accounting systems experience

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Ability to operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

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