Mill Accountant - Belville CT

Location: Bellville, Western Cape Salary: Market related Requirements Qualifications Level Area / Discipline Grade 12 or equivalent General B.Com or equivalent Financial and Management Accounting Honours or Post Graduate Diploma Financial and Management Accounting CIMA Graduate / Newly Qualified CA / Equivalent Work Experience Area Period Full accounting and reporting 5 years Advanced Excel & MS Office 5 years Audit processes and procedures 35 years Manufacturing industry 35 years Knowledge & Skills Skill Proficiency Computer Literacy VAT Act understanding & implementation Internal Controls Production Processes & Accounting Accounting standards, principles & regulations Lean / Continuous Improvement / Problem Solving Results Orientation Business & Financial Acumen Time Management & Organization Behavioral Attributes Attribute Problem-solving mindset (logical/methodical) Proactive & critical thinker Flexible, focused, resilient Independent & team player Ethical & confidential Effective communication & collaboration Attention to detail Professional Status Category Details Accreditations Registrations Memberships Legal Appointments / Requirements Technical & Functional Competencies Competency Description Drivers License Code B Computer Literacy ERP Systems (SAP) Leadership See Leadership Competencies below MS Excel (large data volumes) Project Management Time Management Report Writing VAT Compliance Financial processes & internal controls Manufacturing cost structures & principles Leadership Competencies Problem Solving Inspires Culture & Values Accountability Operational Excellence Team Leadership Customer Focus Business & Financial Acumen Relationship Building Critical Thinking, Assertiveness & Courageous Conversations Additional Role Details Overtime required to meet deadlines Must attend stock counts on the 1st calendar day of each month KEY CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS Internal External HR Banks Financial Managers Eskom & Municipal Customers HODs External Customers Procurement Auditors Head Office KEY PERFORMANCE OUTPUT AREAS 1. Financial Accounting Responsibilities a. Sales Reconciliation & Validation Inspect support documents from security & supply chain Review dispatch reconciliation Investigate weight discrepancy queries Review CCTV & weighbridge reconciliation Daily MTD cost of sales reconciliation b. Intermill Transactions Prepare schedules & journals in SAP Confirm intermill balances Reallocate intermill charges c. Journal Entries Process daily/month-end journals in SAP Submit documentation for approval d. Fixed Assets Coordinate fixed asset verification Submit approved changes Monitor Capex applications Reconcile asset register vs. WIP listing Support Capex application preparation e. Other Financial Tasks Petty Cash Management Monitor Cash Flow & Submit to Head Office Credit Card Expense Processing & Reconciliation Approve POs per policy Inventory verification (monthly & cycle counts) Payroll: Validate Overtime & Reconcile Payroll Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepare, review, and follow up Engage with Head Office on financial entries Monitor reconciliation compliance 2. Reporting a. Weekly Prepare and distribute performance reports b. Monthly Prepare management accounts Perform variance analysis Assist with monthly financial submissions c. Half-Year & Year-End Prepare financial packs and supplementary schedules 3. Budgeting & Cost Control Weekly expense reviews and corrections Submit weekly cost center variance reports Investigate budget overspends Assist with budget & forecast prep Consolidate and review departmental submissions 4. Compliance & Other Responsibilities Act as team leader in Financial Manager's absence Assist with internal and external audits Maintain and improve internal controls Report non-compliance issues Support policy and procedure implementation Problem solving support across departments Participate in special projects Lead financial performance meetings Provide leave cover for production accountant/maize administrator Adhere to safety protocols

Location: Bellville, Western Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 8/11/2025