Production Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011629/Aly

Date posted:

Friday, October 23, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R400 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

A leading manufacturing operation is seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Accountant (Mills) to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a factory environment and enjoys partnering with operational teams to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and safeguard inventory and revenue.
The successful candidate will work closely with production, engineering, and departmental managers, providing critical financial insight, cost management, and reporting support. This position requires a strong management accounting background, advanced SAP experience, and proven exposure within a mill, plant, or factory environment.
If you are passionate about operational finance and enjoy being on the factory floor while influencing business decisions, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.

POSITION INFO:

Perform daily weighbridge, dispatch, and cost of sales reconciliations
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls
Prepare weekly and monthly management reports
Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on operational performance
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
Monitor and report on manufacturing costs and cost centre performance
Ensure accurate inventory accounting, cycle counts, and month-end stock counts
Investigate and report stock variances and discrepancies
Process journals, fixed assets, and stock transactions within SAP
Ensure compliance with IFRS and VAT legislation
Partner with production and engineering teams to improve financial performance
Lead and participate in performance review meetings with operational stakeholders

Qualifications & Skills:

BCom Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent qualification
Minimum 5 years' full accounting and reporting experience
3 to 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience within a mill, plant, factory, FMCG, or industrial manufacturing environment is non-negotiable
Advanced SAP experience essential
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong management accounting and cost accounting experience
Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Strong knowledge of IFRS and VAT requirements
Inventory and stock control experience essential

Key Competencies:

Exceptional attention to detail and accountability
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
Confidence to challenge overspending, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses
Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills
Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines
Comfortable participating in early morning stock counts and operational requirements
High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Strong communication and leadership capabilities

Apply now!
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Financial Reporting
Commercial Finance
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful.
Alyssa Prinsloo
Recruitment Consultant
Network Finance Africa

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