Financial Accountant

About the position

Junior Accountant. Manufacturing Sector. East Rand.
My client, a well established manufacturing company based in the East Rand, is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who has recently completed their SAIPA or SAICA articles and wants to move out of the financial services industry and into the commercial and operational environment.
The role offers exposure to the full accounting function within a dynamic manufacturing setting. CaseWare experience will be an advantage. The successful candidate must be willing to travel when required.
Key Requirements.

• Recently completed SAIPA or SAICA articles.
• Genuine interest in the commercial and manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• CaseWare experience will be beneficial.
• Willingness to travel when needed.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt within a fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities.

• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
• Perform reconciliations, cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Assist with inventory work, costing tasks and production related financial processes.
• Support internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Provide general accounting support to various teams.
• Engage with operational teams when travelling to different sites.
• If you are eager to enter the commercial space and gain hands on experience within a manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

Desired Skills:

• Accountant
• SAIPA
• SAICA