Operational Accountant

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Benefits: Provident Fund
Reference: SW006290/CL

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT PAARL: An established, multi-entity organisation within the food science sector is seeking a detail-oriented Operational Accountant to take ownership of the operational accounting function across multiple entities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute within a dynamic, fast-paced environment where accuracy, efficiency and strong systems capability are key.

Purpose of the Role
The Operational Accountant will take ownership of the full operational accounting function across multiple entities, ensuring accurate, timeous and well-controlled transactional finance. The role supports the Financial Manager in driving a standardised, system-driven finance environment, while bringing the accounting function in-house and strengthening reporting integrity.

Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

Execute the full bookkeeping and transactional accounting function across multiple entities using Xero
Manage and reconcile ERP system data (including inventory, production and costing) to the accounting system
Prepare and complete monthly reconciliations (bank, creditors, debtors, inventory and VAT)
Support month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Assist with debtors and creditors processes, including payment runs and follow-ups
Support statutory compliance requirements (VAT, PAYE and related returns)
Contribute to system implementation, integration and continuous improvement initiatives (including ERP and accounting migrations)
Maintain high standards of data accuracy, financial control and audit readiness
Collaborate closely with finance and operational teams across entities
Continuously develop system knowledge and improve efficiencies within the finance function

Criteria

BCom in Accounting or relevant tertiary qualification
Completed articles (SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA preferred) with 1–2 years’ post-articles experience advantageous
Proven experience in an operational accounting or bookkeeping role, ideally within a manufacturing, FMCG or multi-entity environment
Strong working knowledge of Xero (non-negotiable)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables and lookups)
Exposure to ERP systems (Cin7 Core / Omni advantageous)
Strong understanding of inventory and production-related accounting highly beneficial
Systems-driven with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies (e.g. DEXT, Paysoft Flow)
High attention to detail with strong accuracy and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure, particularly during month-end and system implementation phases
Strong team player with a proactive and accountable approach to work
Fluent in Afrikaans and English (written and verbal)

Remuneration will be market-related and aligned to the level of experience and responsibility required for this operational level role.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.