A well-established engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint a capable Financial Accountant. Their offices are based in Atlantis, Cape Town.

The ideal candidate will have solid accounting and bookkeeping experience. Candidates will be qualified by experience but additional certifications, degrees and/or completed SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA articles will be a definite benefit. Experience in the manufacturing, engineering or related sector will be a positive.

This role will be a good fit for a candidate looking to obtain a role outside of practice with a medium to long term outlook at an established company, with definite options for progression and growth.

The role will initially include bookkeeping, accounting, administrative duties and will progress to taking on more responsibility and tasks within the company and related entities.

This company design, manufacture, install, commission and service marine and industrial refrigeration systems. Their aim is to be the most innovative and environmentally responsible refrigeration company in the world, providing modular packaged solutions. Simplifying and delivering the most energy efficient systems with the lowest operational cost.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing and Reconciling Cashbooks.
• Bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Petty Cash processing, reconciliation and management.
• Compilation of monthly management accounts.
• Monthly budget control.
• Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Revenue Reconciliations.
• Responsible for statutory reports, i.e., VAT, EMP, SDL, WCA, etc.
• Debtors and creditors processing, reconciliations and management.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• WIP reporting and reconciliations.
• Perform weekly cash flow projections for review.
• Supporting payroll processes.
• Services and spare part sales invoicing.
• Data capturing and filing of service related paperwork.
• Generate purchase orders and GRN’s for services/spare parts.
• Manage import, export and customs documentation.
• Staff travel management and bookings - local and abroad.
• Stationery ordering.
• Vehicle registration compliance.
• Filing of finance documents.
• Various reports as required.
• Ad hoc duties as requested.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or Certificate in Accounting or similar.
• Completed articles a positive.
• Professional Accountant PA(SA), Associate General Accountant AGA(SA) or CGMA (CIMA) would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an accountant.
• Experience in the Engineering, manufacturing or similar sector.

Remuneration:

• R300,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.