About the position
Accountant
Mpumalanga
R1,200,000 - R1,300,000 CTC
About Our Client
A leading South African engineering and manufacturing group that delivers turnkey industrial solutions across power, water, and energy sectors. With decades of expertise and a focus on quality, safety, and innovation, the company is known for its strong technical capability, operational excellence, and commitment to developing its people.
The Role: Accountant
This position offers an opportunity for an experienced Accountant to take ownership of site-level financial management, payroll, and procurement functions at a key operational facility. Working closely with the Plant Manager, the role is pivotal in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the plants operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all site-level financial activities including payroll, procurement, and stock control
- Prepare and present monthly and annual financial reports to management
- Develop, implement, and monitor finance policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Oversee bookkeeping functions covering creditors, debtors, cashbook, fixed assets, and inventory
- Handle cost management, reconciliations, and statutory reporting requirements
- Manage O&M contract finances and ensure performance aligns with KPIs
- Support budgeting, pricing structures, CAPEX applications, and insurance declarations
- Monitor asset control, disposals, and reconciliations
- Oversee petty cash, bank cards, diesel usage, and stock counts
- Promote compliance, safety, and sound financial governance throughout operations
About You
- Professional integrity and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
- BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification (Postgraduate in Business Management advantageous)
- Minimum 10 years experience in accounting or procurement within a technical, production, or engineering environment
- Proven experience with accounting and procurement systems (Syspro or CMMS preferred)
- Strong background in payroll administration and month-end reconciliation
- Advanced MS Excel and strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Key 360
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Professional integrity and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
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