Business Unit Accountant (Manufacturing Industry)

apartmentHlabahlosile placeDurban calendar_month 

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)
General Ledger & Month-End
  • Prepare journals, accruals, and provisions
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations
  • Compile weekly sales and flash reports
Costing & Financial Analysis
  • Product costing and margin analysis
  • Investigate purchase price variances (PPV)
  • Identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities
Cash Flow & Working Capital
  • Monitor daily cash flow and cash positions
  • Manage working capital and ensure liquidity
  • Oversee banking, payments, and cashbook
CAPEX & Fixed Assets
  • Manage CAPEX process (ROI, approvals, tracking)
  • Maintain fixed asset register
  • Monitor CAPEX spend vs budget
Audit & Compliance
  • Prepare for internal and external audits
  • Ensure compliance with VAT and statutory requirements
  • Submit tax returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF, WCA)
Stock & Debtors/Creditors
  • Oversee stock control and stock takes
  • Review debtor age analysis and ensure collections
  • Manage creditors reconciliations and payments
Continuous Improvement
  • Identify process improvements and support business initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications
  • Grade 12
  • BCom / Diploma in Financial Accounting or similar
Experience
  • Minimum 2 years in finance/accounting role
Skills
  • 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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