Accountant and Admin Manager

About the position

Description / Synopsis:
A successful manufacturing business is expanding their Western Cape operations, and requires an Accountant / Admin Manager to join their team based in Wellington.


Reporting directly to management, the Accountant/Office Manager will be responsible for the full accounting function, including management accounts, reconciliations, controls and financial reporting. In addition, the role will oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the office, ensuring processes are followed, systems are maintained and business operations run smoothly.


This opportunity is ideally suited to a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys creating structure, improving systems and working closely with both people and processes in a growing business environment.


Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
  
  
• Minimum 5 years' accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  
  
• Experience with stock and inventory management
  
  
• Experience preparing management accounts
  
  
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
  
  
• Experience implementing or improving systems and processes
  
  
• Previous leadership, supervisory or Admin management experience
  
  
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAGE ERP system advantageous
  
  
• Strong administrative and organisational ability
  
  

Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage the full accounting function, including monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
  
  
• Oversee reconciliations, cashbooks, debtors, creditors and fixed assets.
  
  
• Support budgeting, cash flow management and annual audit requirements.
  
  

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and enhance financial controls, policies and business processes.
  
  
• Drive continuous improvement across financial, operational and administrative systems.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and reporting standards.
  
  

Cash Flow, Credit Control & Compliance

• Monitor cash flow, banking activities and credit control processes.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
  
  
• Liaise with auditors, service providers and external stakeholders.
  
  

Stock & Operational Finance

• Support inventory control, stock verification and variance investigations.
  
  
• Assist with operational reporting and performance monitoring.
  
  

Office Management & Administration

• Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the business.
  
  
• Manage office systems, sales administration, documentation and reporting processes.
  
  
• Ensure an organised, efficient and professional office environment.
  
  

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Provide leadership and support to office-based staff.
  
  
• Promote accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
  
  

Soft Skills / Additional Information:

• Strong personality with natural leadership ability
  
  
• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with employees at all levels
  
  
• Systems and process-driven
  
  
• Organised and detail-oriented
  
  
• Practical, hands-on approach
  
  
• Able to implement and enforce procedures professionally
  
  
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing business
  
  
• Team player willing to assist wherever required
  
  
• Mature, self-managed and highly dependable
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Accounting
• C
• Communication
• Excel
• Financial Reporting
• Implementation
• Inventory Management

About The Employer:

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