Site Accountant

SUMMARY:
The role requires someone who can move confidently between detailed accounting work, production reporting, inventory and costing analysis, credit control and general site administration. The individual must combine strong technical accounting ability with practical problem-solving skills, operational awareness and the ability to work independently.


The Site Accountant will report directly to the Financial Manager.
As the Financial Manager and other senior management personnel will not be permanently based at the plant, the successful candidate must be able to function independently for extended periods. The incumbent will be expected to take ownership of the site’s financial and administrative processes, identify and escalate issues proactively, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the plant.


This is a predominantly site-based position responsible for the financial accounting, creditors, debtors, production reporting and general administrative functions of the plant. The successful candidate will be the primary full-time financial and administrative resource on site and must therefore be able to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of the day-to-day financial and administrative requirements of the business.
The position requires a hands-on accountant who is comfortable working in a production environment and engaging with operational, sales, dispatch and finance personnel.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

Matric or Grade 12.
Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting.
Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.
At least five years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably including post-articles experience.
Experience in a manufacturing, production, mining, building materials or similar operational environment will be strongly advantageous.
Demonstrable experience in preparing monthly management accounts.
Solid working knowledge of general ledger accounting, creditors, debtors, inventory, fixed assets and financial reconciliations.
Experience in production accounting, inventory management, costing and variance analysis will be advantageous.
Sound understanding of financial controls, audit requirements and statutory financial compliance.
Good working knowledge of VAT principles and applicable South African accounting and tax requirements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations and management reporting.
Experience using an accounting or ERP system.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.
Willingness and ability to work predominantly on site in Zuurbekom.

Duties:

The purpose of the position is to:
Maintain complete and accurate accounting records.
Prepare monthly management accounts and internal financial reports.
Analyse production costs, operating expenses and financial variances.
Manage the creditors and debtors’ functions.
Implement and maintain appropriate financial controls.
Support the plant’s production and operational reporting requirements.
Ensure the integrity, accuracy and timely completion of financial information.
Provide reliable financial and administrative support to plant management and the Financial Manager.