Group Financial Accountant

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: CPT006380/CS

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Employer: Persona Staff

Group Financial Accountant – Cape TownFinance | Manufacturing | ERP & CostingPermanent | On-site Our client, a well-established manufacturing and engineering company based in Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to take responsibility for financial reporting, ERP system integrity, costing, statutory compliance, and management reporting across multiple entities. This role requires a technically strong finance professional with solid ERP, SQL, and costing experience within a structured and performance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Compile and review monthly management accounts from trial balance to financial statements
Present financial reports and performance ratios to Directors
Manage budgeting processes and report on budget vs actual deviations
Ensure correct functioning and integrity of the SYSPRO ERP system
Oversee cash flow, bank facilities, overdrafts, and foreign currency management
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
Oversee annual audit processes and finalisation of financial statements
Review and maintain Bills of Materials and product costing structures
Monitor unit costs in line with production and consumption
Recalculate and maintain overhead and product costing within SYSPRO
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (SARS, company registrations, etc.)
Assist management with SQL data extraction and financial analysis
Support weekly and monthly financial reporting requirements

Requirements:

Matric with Mathematics
BCom in Finance
Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar financial accounting role
Strong experience with SYSPRO (ERP system)
Advanced Excel skills
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio experience
CIMA qualification (preferred)
Manufacturing environment experience beneficial
Fluent in English and Afrikaans

This role is suited to a detail-driven and analytical finance professional with strong systems understanding, costing experience, and the ability to operate confidently within a structured manufacturing environment.

To apply, please send your CV to craig@personastaff.co.za

Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA compliant. All personal information is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act for recruitment purposes only.

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About Persona Staff

Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job