Financial Accountant; CIMA​/CGMA

Well-established manufacturer is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Financial Accountant. You will support the Financial Manager in maintaining the financial integrity of the company while undergoing intensive mentorship. This role is designed for a high-potential, newly qualified CA(SA) or CIMA professional looking to transition from audit/theory into a hands‑on manufacturing career Based in WELLINGTON
.

• Newly qualified CA(SA) or CIMA (CGMA).
• 0–3 years of post‑article/post‑qualification experience.
• Preferably completed articles at a "Big 4" or mid‑tier firm with exposure to manufacturing or industrial clients.
• Advanced Excel (V‑Lookups, Pivot Tables, basic Macros) and a strong grasp of ERP logic.
• Willingness to get hands dirty to understand the manufacturing process.
• Desire to progress into a Junior FM role.

• Perform full‑function accounting, including month‑end journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare draft monthly management accounts for review by the FM.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and the year‑end audit file.
• Operational & Cost Support
• Assist in the calculation of manufacturing costs and inventory valuations.
• Monitor daily cash flow and assist with weekly payment runs.
• Perform variance analysis on factory overheads and consumables.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Prepare and submit VAT, EMP
  201, and other statutory returns.
• Ensure the business remains compliant with the latest IFRS for SME standards.
• Leadership Development
• Shadow the FM in operational meetings to understand business drivers.
• Take ownership of specific finance projects as assigned by the FM.
• Begin supervising a small team of clerks to develop foundational management skills.

Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.