Employer: Persona Staff Group Financial Accountant – Cape TownFinance | Manufacturing | ERP & CostingPermanent | On-site Our client, a well-established manufacturing and engineering company based in Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to take responsibility for financial reporting, ERP system integrity, costing, statutory compliance, and management reporting across multiple entities. This role requires a technically strong finance professional with solid ERP, SQL, and costing experience within a structured and performance-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: * Compile and review monthly management accounts from trial balance to financial statements * Present financial reports and performance ratios to Directors * Manage budgeting processes and report on budget vs actual deviations * Ensure correct functioning and integrity of the SYSPRO ERP system * Oversee cash flow, bank facilities, overdrafts, and foreign currency management * Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules * Oversee annual audit processes and finalisation of financial statements * Review and maintain Bills of Materials and product costing structures * Monitor unit costs in line with production and consumption * Recalculate and maintain overhead and product costing within SYSPRO * Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (SARS, company registrations, etc.) * Assist management with SQL data extraction and financial analysis * Support weekly and monthly financial reporting requirements Requirements: * Matric with Mathematics * BCom in Finance * Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar financial accounting role * Strong experience with SYSPRO (ERP system) * Advanced Excel skills * Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio experience * CIMA qualification (preferred) * Manufacturing environment experience beneficial * Fluent in English and Afrikaans This role is suited to a detail-driven and analytical finance professional with strong systems understanding, costing experience, and the ability to operate confidently within a structured manufacturing environment.   To apply, please send your CV to natasha@personastaff.co.za *Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA compliant. All personal information is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act for recruitment purposes only.*