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Financial Reporting Financial Analyst Accounting & Finance

Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Job in Port Elizabeth, 6000, South Africa
Listing for: Headhunters
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

Accountant – Port Elizabeth

Our client, a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector, is seeking to employ a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their Finance team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

  • BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing (essential).

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting role.

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (essential).

  • Strong IT and systems knowledge.

  • Experience using JD Edwards (JDE) (advantageous).

  • CIMA qualification (advantageous).

  • Valid driver’s licence.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Financial Accounting & Reporting:

    • Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.

    • Reconcile all general ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of each month.

    • Upload financial statements onto reporting systems as required.

  • Tax, VAT & Statutory Reporting:

    • Prepare VAT returns and perform reconciliations.

    • Confirm inter-company balances with other branches.

    • Prepare tax packs and upload to the relevant platforms.

    • Complete statutory reports, including industry questionnaires.

  • Budgeting & Forecasting:

    • Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto financial systems.

    • Prepare statutory notes and supporting documentation.

  • Cost Analysis & Support:

    • Prepare fixed cost and transport analysis for management.

    • Compile petty cash files and supporting schedules for review.

  • General Finance Support:

    • Perform ad hoc financial and administrative duties as required.

    • Support the Financial Manager with reporting and compliance tasks.

    • Additional Information:

    • Department:
      Finance

    • Environment:
      Manufacturing

    • Location:

      Port Elizabeth

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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