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Senior Accountant

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Whittlesea Full-day Full-time

Description:

A leading manufacturing company is looking for a confident, detail-focused Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic, product-driven environment and enjoys combining structure, problem-solving, and accountability. You'll support the Financial Manager, manage core accounting functions, assist with reporting and month-end close, and play a key role in streamlining processes and ensuring financial accuracy.

Responsibilities:

Preparing accurate monthly management accounts Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the GL Assisting with budgeting, forecasts, and cost allocations Supporting internal and external audits Overseeing day-to-day accounting functions and identifying opportunities to improve processes Collaborating with operations and supply chain to ensure accuracy in financial data Reporting on variances and providing insights to management

Requirements:

BCom in Accounting (essential) Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles (preferred) Minimum of 5 years' post-articles experience in a finance or accounting role Experience in or exposure to the manufacturing or industrial sector is highly advantageous Strong grasp of general ledger, reconciliations, journals, and month-end processes Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in ERP systems Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment Detail-focused, deadline-driven, and a natural problem solver

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26 May 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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