Accountant CA SA

2 weeks ago

Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa Job Crystal Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

To ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and develop robust, fit-for-purpose financial processes and documentation that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Operational Accounting & Reporting

  • Manage the recording and reporting of all financial transactions in compliance with IFRS.
  • Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Oversee inventory accounting and reporting, ensuring proper valuation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare management reports and dashboards to provide insights into financial and operational performance.
  • Prepare financial records, reconciliations, and management reports.

Internal Controls & Process Implementation

  • Identify shortcomings and weaknesses in existing financial processes and controls.
  • Document workflows and accounting processes, ensuring clarity, accountability, and segregation of duties.
  • Design and implement control enhancements that are practical and tailored to the business.
  • Conduct risk management reviews to highlight vulnerabilities and implement mitigating actions.
  • Document and maintain SOPs and workflows for accounting and operational cycles.

Regulatory & Tax Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Support year-end audits through preparation of audit files, reconciliations, and direct engagement with auditors.
  • Conduct credit risk reviews of customers, including monitoring of exposure, limits, and collection performance.

Operational Efficiency & Team Support

  • Work closely with the finance team to standardize accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Provide training and mentorship to team members to strengthen execution discipline.
  • Introduce dashboard reporting and process automation to improve transparency and reduce manual work.

Health and Safety

  • Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes
  • Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures
  • Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Requirements

Qualification and Experience

  • Professional Qualification – CA(SA), registered with SAICA
  • 3–5 years post-articles experience in finance/accounting
  • Proven working experience re internal control implementation, process documentation, and audit preparation.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and compliance requirements.
  • ERP/financial systems experience (SAP or similar)
  • Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or production industries recommended

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

  • Self-starter with strong initiative and accountability.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to identify weaknesses, implement fixes, and monitor results.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
  • High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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