Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Completion of SAICA articles.
• Postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
• MBA or CIMA (advantageous for senior finance roles).

• 3–8 years post-articles experience (depending on seniority).
• Previous experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Manufacturing accounting
  • Cost accounting
  • Inventory management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial reporting
  • Business partnering
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Sage X3, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Syspro.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience managing finance teams is advantageous.

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Commercial and business acumen.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Knowledge of IFRS and South African tax legislation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• Timely month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Budget and forecast accuracy.
• Gross profit and margin improvement.
• Inventory accuracy and stock control.
• Reduction in manufacturing cost variances.
• Cash flow optimisation.
• Working capital improvements.
• Audit outcomes with minimal findings.
• Compliance with statutory reporting deadlines.
• Financial support for operational and strategic decision-making.