Nq​/Saipa​/Cima​/Saica Articles + Degree Accountant R pa - Durbanville, CPT; Manufacturing

NQ / RECENT SAIPA/CIMA/SAICA ARTICLES + Degree ACCOUNTANT R 600k pa - DURBANVILLE, CPT (MANUFACTURING)

A well-established, privately owned manufacturing group with a national footprint is looking for an Accountant to join its Cape Town finance team. The business is hands-on by nature, and so is this role. You’ll work closely with an experienced CFO who values accountability, initiative, and people who think beyond today’s task list. The business works closely with long-standing operational partners and stakeholders who value trust, consistency, and clear communication.

As a result, this role suits someone who is grounded, respectful, and comfortable working in a traditional, relationship-driven environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to grow into senior finance leadership over time, learn how decisions are made in a manufacturing environment, and be trusted to operate like a professional.

You’ll support the finance function across multiple entities, with responsibility spanning core accounting, month-end processes, reporting support, and close interaction with operations.

This role suits an ambitious Accountant who wants exposure, mentorship, and a clear development path.

• Capturing and reconciling daily financial transactions across group entities

• Preparing journals and supporting month-end close

• Maintaining clean, accurate general ledger reconciliations

• Prepare monthly management accounts and do variance analysis

• VAT, PAYE, and statutory submissions

• Processing supplier invoices, payments, and customer receipts

• Preparing audit schedules and working with external auditors

• Maintaining orderly, audit-ready financial records

• Providing financial and operational support directly to the FM & CFO

• Mentor and develop debtors and creditors clerks

• Getting involved in ad hoc projects linked to business growth and efficiency

• Completed SAIPA or CIMA articles (SAICA considered)

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

• 1–3 years’ experience in an accounting, audit, or finance environment

• Comfortable building relationships in a traditional, values-driven business setting

• Mature, accountable, and comfortable operating without micromanagement

• Keen to be on site, visible, and involved in a manufacturing business

• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems

• High attention to detail and a structured way of working

• Performance-based bonus that often exceeds a traditional '13th cheque'

• A professional, adult working environment focused on output and accountability, flexible for life's realities

• Expert mentorship from a highly experienced CFO

• Meaningful exposure to group-level finance within a manufacturing environment