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Group Management Accountant

Group Management Accountant

Time PersonnelCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

Group Management Accountant required in Cape Town.

Do you have your professional qualification plus studying towards CIMA / SAIPA / SAICA with experience in finance, costing & payroll working on Syspro in a manufacturing environment?

We require a hands‑on management accountant who is detail‑orientated and can work analytically in an ERP environment. Must have knowledge of payroll and advanced Excel with a strong understanding of SQL data extraction and reporting.

Excellent opportunity to play a key role with our well-established client to join their stable, growing business.

Requirements :

  • Matric, with Mathematics and / or Accounting as a subject
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Cost Management
  • Professional qualification or studying toward CIMA / SAIPA / SAICA will be advantageous
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a finance, costing, or payroll environment
  • Excellent communication in English and Afrikaans (written and verbal)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and reporting)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Syspro ERP system essential
  • Working knowledge of VIP Payroll or similar payroll systems
  • Strong understanding of SQL data extraction and reporting
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reconciliations
  • Experience with VAT, audit preparation, and management reporting
  • Knowledge of Bill of Materials, inventory control, and stock reconciliations
  • Understanding of foreign currency revaluations and multi-entity reporting
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail accuracy
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines
  • Confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial and payroll information

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • TREASURY / FINANCE

    • Prepare annual audit file and liaise with auditors

  • Calculate and submit VAT and monthly ICP calculations
  • Perform monthly bonus and payroll calculations with FM
  • Run month end on Syspro
  • Confirm sub‑ledger balances to GL control accounts at the end of each month
  • Responsible for all Syspro master data (Stock Codes, Debtors Accounts, Creditors Accounts, BOMs, GL Accounts)
  • Perform monthly foreign currency revaluation and reporting
  • Reconcile monthly sales to GL accounts, update detailed GP report
  • Monthly management statements, trial balance to balance sheet & income statements
  • GRN all stock received & Global stock reconciliation
  • PAYROLL

    • Maintain payroll system, ensure data integrity, rates and employee changes

  • Monitor approved deductions, salary&wages journal, reconcile loans, savings, and control account from the VIP import
  • Split payroll hours and amounts monthly to various departments and enter on Syspro
  • Report monthly on productivity & salaries and wages cost per production department
  • COSTING

    • Recalculate and maintain Bill of Materials overhead costs on Syspro

  • Perform costing updates on all company products
  • Administer and reconcile annual and interim stock takes
  • Analyse scrap sales reports
  • Capture ad‑hoc inventory correction journals (Creditors Controller)
  • Assist with non‑stock job corrections and reallocations
  • Monitor unit costs according to consumption and production
  • Calculate and monitor unit cost of personnel with support from the HR Department

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