Accountant – Finance & Reporting

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Accountant to join our finance team on a contractor basis. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with tax and statutory regulations within a fast‑moving manufacturing and warehousing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage debtors, sales accounting, cash collections, and banking activities.
• Perform bank, sales, purchases, stock, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee VAT, tax, and statutory compliance.
• Support inventory management and maintain fixed‑asset records.
• Assist with audits and month‑end / year‑end accounting processes.
• Strengthen financial controls and provide financial analysis to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• CPA/ACCA qualification or progress is an advantage.
• Minimum three years of accounting experience, preferably in FMCG or distribution.
• Strong experience in debtors, cash management, reconciliations, sales, and inventory accounting.
• Good knowledge of VAT, taxation, statutory compliance and financial reporting.
• High integrity, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems.