Accounting Manager
Listed on 2026-03-14
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Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting -
Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
About the Role
A leading international consumer goods group is strengthening its finance capability in South Africa and is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its local Finance team.
This role is a key contributor within the local finance organisation, responsible for ensuring robust accounting, statutory and tax compliance in line with both local regulations and global group standards. Working closely with an established European Shared Service Centre, the Accounting Manager will act as the local accounting authority and primary point of coordination across all core finance processes.
The role also forms part of a broader international Business Unit spanning Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, offering meaningful exposure within a complex, matrixed, multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities Purchase to Pay & Treasury
Review and oversee outgoing payments
Support purchase order creation and vendor master data management with the Shared Service Centre
Ensure accurate and timely submission of vendor invoices and payment requests
Manage local cash and banking activities
Monitor daily cash availability, cash forecasting and liquidity requirements
Accounting & Tax
Prepare and review monthly and annual journal entries, accruals and amortisations
Coordinate discretionary accruals in collaboration with FP&A
Support month-end and year-end close processes with the Shared Service Centre
Assist in preparation of annual financial statements and supporting schedules
Maintain asset registers, useful lives and depreciation data in line with group reporting rules
Manage IFRS 16 lease accounting inputs
Review VAT returns and address queries
Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual tax calculations
Support statutory tax submissions to SARS and liaise with external tax advisors
Prepare documentation for SARB submissions related to cross-border payments
Support transfer pricing documentation and annual adjustments
Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
Review trial balances, investigate variances and ensure financial integrity
Develop, maintain and enforce internal controls in line with group policies
Accounts Receivable
Manage customer collections and due date commitments
Liaise with customers to ensure timely receipt of payments
Coordinate deferred discount invoices and payment allocations with the Shared Service Centre
Reconcile receipts and resolve reconciling items
Governance, Audit & Other Responsibilities
Manage the annual external audit process
Oversee relationships with tax consultants, auditors and payroll providers
Ensure compliance with internal audit and internal control frameworks
Coordinate finance-related information flow between local teams and the Shared Service Centre
Ensure accurate and timely accounting of payroll and benefits in collaboration with HR
Structure cost monitoring in line with group reporting requirements
Act as SAP ECC key user
Provide direct line management and indirect leadership for key deliverables
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ solid accounting experience
, preferably within FMCG or consumer goods
Proven track record of meeting deadlines and contributing to complex finance projects
Experience working in a matrixed, multinational environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Honours or CA(SA) highly advantageous)
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical accounting knowledge
Advanced SAP FI/CO experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of FMCG business processes and financial risk
Effective leadership and coordination capability
Comfortable working with remote and international teams
Proactive, hands-on and detail-oriented
Strong communication skills and fluency in English
Ability to influence stakeholders across cultures
Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel occasionally, locally and internationally
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