Business Unit Accountant (Manufacturing Industry)
Hlabahlosile Durban
Manufacturing/Automotive Industry
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting- Provide financial analysis and support to management
- Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
- Analyse variances (actual vs budget) and recommend actions
- Maintain ERP system (BPCS)
- Prepare journals, accruals, and provisions
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations
- Compile weekly sales and flash reports
- Product costing and margin analysis
- Investigate purchase price variances (PPV)
- Identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities
- Monitor daily cash flow and cash positions
- Manage working capital and ensure liquidity
- Oversee banking, payments, and cashbook
- Manage CAPEX process (ROI, approvals, tracking)
- Maintain fixed asset register
- Monitor CAPEX spend vs budget
- Prepare for internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with VAT and statutory requirements
- Submit tax returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF, WCA)
- Oversee stock control and stock takes
- Review debtor age analysis and ensure collections
- Manage creditors reconciliations and payments
- Identify process improvements and support business initiatives
Requirements
Qualifications- Grade 12
- BCom / Diploma in Financial Accounting or similar
- Minimum 2 years in finance/accounting role
- Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
- ERP/MRP systems experience (BPCS advantageous)
- Advanced Excel and MS Office
- Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
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