Mill / Factory Accountant – Bellville, Cape Town | Ellahi Consulting Careers South Africa

November 11, 2025 admin Ellahi Consulting careers 0

About Ellahi Consulting

Ellahi Consulting is a trusted South African executive recruitment and HR consultancy specialising in finance, accounting, engineering, and manufacturing placements across key industries. Our focus is on empowering organisations by connecting them with top Employment Equity (EE) talent that drives excellence, compliance, and profitability.

We are currently recruiting a Mill / Factory Accountant for one of our leading clients in the manufacturing and production sector, based in Bellville, Western Cape. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional with strong manufacturing finance experience and a passion for operational excellence.

Position Overview

Job Title: Mill / Factory Accountant
Location: Bellville, Western Cape
Industry: Manufacturing / Accounting
Department: Finance
Type: Permanent
EE Status: Only open to EE South African candidates
Salary: Market Related

As the Mill / Factory Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the full financial function, reporting, and cost control processes within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This includes preparing reconciliations, managing intermill transactions, leading audits, overseeing fixed assets, and supporting the plant’s financial planning and performance reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Grade 12 / Matric (essential)

  • B.Com Degree in Financial and Management Accounting (essential)

  • Honours / Postgraduate Diploma in Financial or Management Accounting (advantageous)

  • CIMA Graduate or Newly Qualified CA (SA) (advantageous)

Experience and Knowledge

  • 5 years’ experience in full accounting and reporting within a manufacturing or production environment

  • 3–5 years’ experience in audit processes and procedures

  • Proven expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, VAT compliance, and financial controls

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office

  • SAP ERP experience (essential)

  • Strong understanding of financial principles, standards, and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting

  • Review sales reconciliations, dispatch summaries, and weight discrepancy reports.

  • Process and validate all month-end and daily journals in SAP.

  • Reconcile and verify intermill transactions and balance adjustments.

  • Manage petty cash, cash flow monitoring, and credit card expense reconciliations.

  • Perform fixed asset verification and reconcile the asset register vs. WIP listings.

  • Approve purchase orders, ensure compliance, and monitor inventory verification (monthly & cycle counts).

  • Validate overtime and reconcile payroll data with finance records.

2. Reporting

  • Prepare and distribute weekly performance reports.

  • Compile monthly management accounts and perform detailed variance analysis.

  • Assist with half-year and year-end financial packs and supplementary schedules.

  • Submit accurate budget forecasts and assist in cost control reviews.

3. Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Conduct weekly expense and cost-centre variance reviews.

  • Investigate budget overspends and propose corrective measures.

  • Support financial planning and forecast preparation for all departments.

4. Compliance, Audits & Leadership

  • Act as team leader in the absence of the Financial Manager.

  • Participate in internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Maintain strong internal control systems and report non-compliance.

  • Support policy implementation and participate in special projects.

  • Lead and present financial performance meetings across departments.

Technical Competencies

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills.

  • Knowledge of manufacturing cost structures and process accounting.

  • Familiar with ERP systems (SAP) and financial reporting tools.

  • Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication abilities.

  • Capable of handling large data volumes and multiple priorities efficiently.

Behavioural Attributes

  • Logical and methodical problem-solver.

  • Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented.

  • Ethical, confidential, and dependable.

  • Strong attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Join This Opportunity

  • Join a leading manufacturing organisation with a strong operational footprint in South Africa.

  • Play a key role in financial decision-making and operational excellence.

  • Work with a supportive and professional finance team committed to growth and innovation.

  • Competitive, market-related remuneration and benefits package.

POPIA Compliance

Ellahi Consulting is committed to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and upholds the highest standards of confidentiality. All applications are treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to advance your career in manufacturing finance, submit your application directly via the Ellahi Consulting careers portal:
👉 Apply Here

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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