Business Unit Accountant, Durban

Role Overview An established and fast-paced manufacturing environment is seeking a Business Unit Accountant to take ownership of financial management, reporting, and operational finance functions within the business unit.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering with operations to drive performance, improve controls, and support strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities Financial Management&Reporting

Prepare and analyse financial reports, management accounts, and weekly sales reports

Monitor financial performance and investigate variances against budget and forecast

Maintain and update the ERP system and general ledger

Prepare journals, provisions, accruals, and reconciliations

Costing&Analysis

Perform product costing and profitability analysis

Investigate purchase price variances (PPV) and recommend improvements

Analyse gross profit margins and identify distressed products

Support pricing decisions and cost recovery initiatives

Budgeting&Forecasting

Prepare and manage operational budgets and forecasts

Track performance and provide insights to support business planning

Cash Flow&Working Capital

Manage cash flow, working capital, and daily cash positions

Oversee creditors, payments, and banking processes

Review debtors ageing and ensure timely collections

CAPEX&Fixed Assets

Manage CAPEX processes, including ROI calculations and approvals

Maintain fixed asset registers and monitor spend vs budget

Track tooling and capital project performance

Compliance, Audits&Controls

Ensure strong internal controls and corporate governance

Prepare for internal and external audits, including year‑end processes

Manage statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF, etc.)

Identify and mitigate financial risks, including fraud prevention

Stock&Operational Support

Oversee stock control processes and investigate variances

Support operational teams with financial insights and analysis

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric)

BCom Degree or Diploma in Accounting / Finance or related field

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role

Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment is advantageous

Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. BPCS or similar)

Key Skills&Competencies

Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability

High attention to detail and accuracy

Solid understanding of financial controls and reporting

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Advanced Excel and MS Office skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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