Senior Accountant

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Accountant
Join a globally recognised coatings and materials business with a strong operational footprint
Alrode Alberton Working hours: 8am 5pm Annual salary: R800000 R900000

About Our Client
Our client operates in the manufacturing and industrial coatings space with established operations across South Africa. The business supports multiple finance activities across its business units with a strong focus on operational accuracy compliance and financial control. This role offers exposure to a complex structured finance environment within a multinational-style operation.

The Role: Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and performing duties across multiple areas of finance with a primary focus on the Refinish coatings business unit. The role supports the Finance Manager and works closely with operational commercial and corporate stakeholders ensuring accurate financial control compliance reporting and month-end processes across a full trial balance location.

Key Responsibilities

5 years experience managing general ledger activities within a manufacturing FMCG or industrial environment
Support the Finance Manager with financial control and administration focusing on Refinish business unit operations
Manage month-end close processes including journal preparation and review intercompany recharges P&L review and full trial balance management
Perform regular general ledger reconciliations analysis and corrective actions
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and supervise stock counts
Prepare and support cost analysis for the Finance Manager and Market Director
Assist with cash flow preparation and monitoring as required
Support annual statutory audits and respond to internal and external audit requests
Support banking activities payment approvals and treasury-related tasks
Assist with rebates accruals calculations and financial data verification
Support shop branch managers and supervise or support finance team members
Contribute to ad-hoc projects and cross-functional finance initiatives

About You

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing FMCG or industrial listed company preferably within a multinational environment
Related finance degree with equivalent practical experience
Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance
ERP / SAP experience is essential
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office
High level of financial acumen with the ability to read and interpret financial statements
Experience supporting budgeting planning and monthly budget vs actual analysis
Exposure to VAT corporate tax support and statutory compliance
Fluent in English both written and spoken
Strong analytical planning and organisational skills
Hands-on proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines
Resilient assertive and comfortable operating in a high-pressure environment
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across finance sales operations and external parties

Senior Accountant Join a globally recognised coatings and materials business with a strong operational footprint Alrode Alberton Working hours: 8am 5pm Annual salary: R800000 R900000 About Our Client Our client operates in the manufacturing and industrial coatings space with established operatio...

Senior Accountant
Join a globally recognised coatings and materials business with a strong operational footprint
Alrode Alberton Working hours: 8am 5pm Annual salary: R800000 R900000

Key Responsibilities

5 years experience managing general ledger activities within a manufacturing FMCG or industrial environment
Support the Finance Manager with financial control and administration focusing on Refinish business unit operations
Manage month-end close processes including journal preparation and review intercompany recharges P&L review and full trial balance management
Perform regular general ledger reconciliations analysis and corrective actions
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and supervise stock counts
Prepare and support cost analysis for the Finance Manager and Market Director
Assist with cash flow preparation and monitoring as required
Support annual statutory audits and respond to internal and external audit requests
Support banking activities payment approvals and treasury-related tasks
Assist with rebates accruals calculations and financial data verification
Support shop branch managers and supervise or support finance team members
Contribute to ad-hoc projects and cross-functional finance initiatives

About You

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing FMCG or industrial listed company preferably within a multinational environment
Related finance degree with equivalent practical experience
Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance
ERP / SAP experience is essential
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office
High level of financial acumen with the ability to read and interpret financial statements
Experience supporting budgeting planning and monthly budget vs actual analysis
Exposure to VAT corporate tax support and statutory compliance
Fluent in English both written and spoken
Strong analytical planning and organisational skills
Hands-on proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines
Resilient assertive and comfortable operating in a high-pressure environment
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across finance sales operations and external parties