Accountant – Finance Team (East London)

About the role

Our client, a well‑established manufacturing company, is looking for a detail‑oriented Accountant to join the Finance team in East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting, reporting and treasury tasks within a fast‑moving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Manage foreign creditors and handle import documentation.
• Assist with creditors administration as required.
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns.
• Confirm inter‑company balances with other branches.
• Prepare tax packs and upload documentation to OneSource.
• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements to Hyperion.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts using Microsoft Excel by the 10th working day of each month.
• Compile monthly waste reports and prepare treasury schedules.
• Coordinate and submit capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes.
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion.
• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion.
• Perform additional finance‑related duties as required.

Required profile

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting.
• Completed SAICA or relevant accounting articles.
• AGA (SA) registration through SAICA or a CIMA qualification (advantageous).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively within a team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Hyperion
• OneSource