Accountant

SUMMARY:
An established Cape Town-based FMCG/manufacturing business is looking for an Accountant who enjoys s

POSITION INFO:

Join a business where finance is deeply connected to operations, strategy, and growth, not just month-end reporting.

An established Cape Town-based FMCG/manufacturing business is looking for an Accountant who enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and being part of a finance team that genuinely drives the business forward. This is the kind of role where you'll gain exposure well beyond traditional accounting duties, from ERP systems and asset management to forecasting, insurance, operational risk, and board reporting.

This opportunity will suit someone who is naturally curious, commercially aware, detail-driven, and excited by the idea of building, improving, and influencing rather than simply maintaining the status quo.

What makes this role exciting:

• Exposure to operational and strategic finance
• Involvement in ERP systems, process improvement, and project implementation
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and contribute to meaningful reporting and decision-making
• Broad finance exposure including assets, forecasting, risk, insurance, audits, and reporting A business environment where initiative and problem-solving are genuinely valued

You'll likely thrive in this role if you are:

• Analytical and naturally solutions-focused
• Someone who enjoys improving processes and systems
• Comfortable taking ownership and driving projects through to completion
• Detail-oriented but still commercially minded
• Looking for a role with variety, challenge, and growth potential

     Requirements:

• BCom in Accounting / Financial Management
• Around 5 years' accounting experience
• Strong understanding of IFRS and accounting principles
• ERP systems experience
• Advanced Excel skills

Advantages:

• Syspro experience
• Manufacturing or FMCG exposure
• Articles completed
• Power BI exposure
• Experience with integrated systems and automation/process improvements

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional wanting to broaden their exposure, strengthen their commercial understanding, and become part of a business where finance plays a key role in operational success.

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