Manufacturing Accountant

Accountant – Manufacturing Industry (Bellville, Cape Town)

Our client, a leader in their field, is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join their finance team based in Bellville, Cape Town.

This is a permanent role offering long-term growth opportunities, exposure to operations, and the chance to make a real impact in a high-performing environment.

• Full accounting function including reporting, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Manage stock processes, including monthly stock counts
• Walk the plant, review processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and budget support.
• Perform intercompany transactions, fixed asset control, payroll validation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Stand in for the Financial Manager in meetings when required.
• Collaborate across all levels of staff – from the CEO to operational teams.
• Requirements
• B.Com degree in Finance/Management Accounting (Honours/CIMA/CA(SA) advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years’ accounting and reporting experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience is essential.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel (pivot tables, large data sets).
• Strong knowledge of financial processes, internal controls, and production accounting.
• High energy, able to work independently, proactive, and hands-on.
• Comfortable working in the plant environment (walking, stairs, safety boots, early mornings).
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to interact at all levels.

If you meet the above requirements and are seeking a long-term career opportunity in manufacturing finance, please apply.