A well-established manufacturing business is looking for a commercially minded Senior Financial Accountant to step into a pivotal role as the right hand to the Finance Manager. This is more than just month-end — it’s an opportunity to shape reporting, improve controls, and support strategic decision-making in a hands-on environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading month-end close and preparing management accounts
• Managing full GL function, reconciliations, and journals
• Preparing budgets (Opex, Capex, fixed assets) and cashflow forecasts
• Overseeing VAT, SARS submissions, and statutory reporting
• Driving internal controls, audits, and risk mitigation
• Acting as ERP super user (Sage 200 Evolution) and supporting system improvements
• Managing and developing a small finance team

What we’re looking for:

• BCom Accounting / BCompt / CIMA / ACCA
• 10+ years’ experience in a similar senior accounting role
• Manufacturing experience (strongly advantageous)
• Solid exposure to foreign transactions and forex
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros)
• Strong leadership ability with high emotional intelligence
• Detail-driven, proactive, and commercially aware

What’s in it for you:

• Join a stable, product-focused manufacturing environment
• Strategic exposure beyond traditional accounting
• Hybrid model (3 days office, 2 days remote after onboarding)

This is ideal for someone who enjoys accountability, improving processes, and adding measurable value to a business.

Apply now to explore this opportunity confidentially.

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