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Description / Synopsis: Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking an Accountant with strong expertise in stock and inventory management. This role focuses on accurate costing, variance analysis, and reliable financial reporting, while supporting efficient factory and workshop operations. The position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to add value, drive process improvements, and contribute to business success in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Minimum Requirements: · BCom Accounting degree or equivalent · Completed SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA articles OR · 3 - 5 years’ accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing/workshop/industrial environment · Strong background and exposure to stock control, inventory reconciliations, and cost accounting · Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge, with Syspro experience an advantage · Thorough knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and compliance requirements · Sound understanding of variance analysis, audit support, and inventory reporting Responsibilities: · Manage stock levels across raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods · Perform regular stock reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies · Prepare product costing and analyse variances between actual and standard costs · Produce accurate management reports on inventory, obsolescence, and operational efficiency · Support annual budgets and monthly reporting cycles · Collaborate with procurement, production, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure accurate stock data and reporting · Drive enhancements in inventory controls and implement cost-saving initiatives · Assist with audits, maintain compliance, and support financial reviews · Ensure accurate record-keeping in ERP systems and compliance with statutory requirements Soft Skills / Additional Info: · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills · High attention to detail and accuracy · Ability to work effectively across departments · Proactive approach to process improvement · Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines Desired Skills: C Compliance Cost Accounting Excel Financial Reporting IT Support ERP systems About The Employer: For similar vacancies and more exciting opportunities please keep visiting our website or follow us on [URL Removed] you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to [Email Address Removed] . Please quote the TITLE of this vacancy in the subject line of your email as reference. Our consultants will assess your suitability to the vacancy. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however we will retain your CV and details on our database in accordance with POPIA and will contact you in the near future should a suitable position become [URL Removed] have the option to “opt-out” and request us to delete your information at any time by sending a mail to [Email Address Removed] / [Email Address Removed] .Thank you.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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