Well-established manufacturer is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Financial Accountant. You will support the Financial Manager in maintaining the financial integrity of the company while undergoing intensive mentorship. This role is designed for a high-potential, newly qualified CA(SA) or CIMA professional looking to transition from audit/theory into a hands-on manufacturing career Based in WELLINGTON.

For the position you would be required to have:

• B. Com/B. Acc/B. Compt


• Newly qualified CA(SA) or CIMA (CGMA).


• 0–3 years of post-article/post-qualification experience.


• Preferably completed articles at a "Big 4" or mid-tier firm with exposure to manufacturing or industrial clients.


• Advanced Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, basic Macros) and a strong grasp of ERP logic.


• Willingness to get hands dirty to understand the manufacturing process


• Desire to progress into a Junior FM role

Responsibilities would include you to:

1. Financial Accounting & Control

• Perform full-function accounting, including month-end journal entries and reconciliations


• Prepare draft monthly management accounts for review by the FM


• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register


• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and the year-end audit file.

2. Operational & Cost Support

• Assist in the calculation of manufacturing costs and inventory valuations.


• Monitor daily cash flow and assist with weekly payment runs.


• Perform variance analysis on factory overheads and consumables.

3. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT, EMP201, and other statutory returns.


• Ensure the business remains compliant with the latest IFRS for SME standards.

4. Leadership Development

• Shadow the FM in operational meetings to understand business drivers.


• Take ownership of specific finance projects as assigned by the FM


• Begin supervising a small team of clerks to develop foundational management skills.

Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information