Hiring Now | Accountant – Mill Operations | Ellahi Consulting (Placement for Leading Food Production Enterprise) | Bellville, Western Cape | Permanent Operational Accounting & Financial Management Vacancy
Ellahi Consulting is seeking a highly analytical, experienced, and operational Accountant – Mill Operations to join a leading food production and milling enterprise based in Bellville, Western Cape.
Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, this permanent mid-senior finance post offers a competitive executive salary package ranging from R769 032 to R904 744 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience). The ideal candidate must hold a B.Com in Accounting/Finance, possess a minimum of 5 years of full operational accounting experience (with 3 to 5 years in a manufacturing or food production environment), and demonstrate advanced proficiency in SAP ERP, cost accounting, IFRS, and inventory management.
Submit your application before the closing date on 29 November 2026.
Accountant Job Overview
5 Years Operational Accounting)Employment TypePermanent Full-TimeSalary RangeR769 032 – R904 744 per annum (Cost to Company)Posting Date20 October 2026Closing Date29 November 2026Mandatory ScheduleMonthly stock counts on the 1st calendar day of every month at 06:00 AM
| Detail | Information |
| Job Title | Accountant – Mill Operations |
| Recruitment Agency | Ellahi Consulting |
| Industry / Sector | Food Production / Agricultural Milling & Manufacturing |
| Functional Area | Operational Accounting, Cost Control & Financial Reporting |
| Job Location | Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Position Reporting To | Financial Manager |
| Experience Level | Mid-Senior Level (Min. |
About the Role & Employer Context
This role serves as a key financial partner within the mill operations team, bridging production activities, supply chain logistics, and executive financial governance.
As the Accountant – Mill Operations, you will be responsible for daily sales reconciliations, weighbridge validation, intermill inventory transactions, variance analysis, capex administration, fixed asset controls, monthly management accounts, and facilitating internal controls across the Bellville mill facility.
Key Performance Areas & Primary Responsibilities
1. Operational Financial Accounting & Daily Reconciliations
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Perform daily sales reconciliations, inspecting weighbridge, supply chain, and security dispatch documentation.
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Conduct daily CCTV-to-weighbridge reconciliations and cost-of-sales validations, monitoring invoicing completeness for sundry sales (scrap, proteins, fats) and waste disposal.
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Manage intermill transactions, preparing schedules for stock transfers, validating intermill charges, and processing journal entries in SAP ERP.
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Process and park daily and month-end journal entries in SAP for release by the Financial Manager with full supporting documentation.
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Oversee petty cash balancing, review supplier payment documentation for VAT Act and Income Tax compliance, and process credit card reconciliations.
2. Fixed Assets & Inventory Control
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Coordinate physical fixed asset verifications across the mill, maintaining asset reconciliations against the fixed asset register and WIP listings.
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Monitor planned capex applications, review capital project documentation, and oversee asset disposals or retirements in SAP.
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Participate actively in cycle counts and monthly stock counts (held mandatorily on the 1st calendar day of every month at 6:00 AM).
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Validate spares inventory, monitor bin location allocations, conduct variance reporting on stock discrepancies, write-offs, and maintain inventory-at-risk schedules.
3. Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Cost Control
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Weekly & Monthly Reporting: Prepare weekly performance reports for the mill leadership team, monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and data inputs for executive finance packs.
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Bi-Annual Reporting: Prepare half-year and full-year financial packs, audit schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Cost Center Monitoring: Conduct weekly expense reviews across GL accounts, prepare cost center variance reports for HODs, and facilitate operational performance reviews.
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Budgeting: Assist in preparing annual mill budgets and forecasts, consolidating departmental templates and trend analysis.
4. Team Leadership, Internal Controls & Audit
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Act as finance team leader in the absence of the Financial Manager, providing leave cover for the production accountant and maize administrator.
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, update operational work instructions, coordinate continuous improvement (BBS) trackers, and serve as primary liaison for internal and external auditors.
Minimum Requirements – Accountant (Mill Operations)
Educational Qualifications & Professional Designations
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Education: Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (Required).
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Tertiary Degree: B.Com or equivalent Degree in Accounting and Finance (Required).
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Postgraduate / Professional Qualifications: Honours / Post Graduate Diploma / CIMA / ACCA / CIMA Graduate / Newly Qualified CA(SA) or completed articles (Highly Advantageous).
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Driver’s Licence: Code B motor vehicle driver’s licence (Recommended).
Work Experience & Technical Competencies
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Operational Accounting: Minimum of 5 years’ full operational accounting and financial reporting experience (Required).
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Manufacturing Sector: 3 to 5 years’ operational experience within a manufacturing, food production, or agricultural processing industry (Required).
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ERP System Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically SAP ERP (Required).
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Accounting Standards: Advanced understanding of IFRS, cost/management accounting principles, internal controls, and the VAT Act.
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Data Analysis Skills: Advanced MS Excel capabilities for financial modeling, data extraction, and volume reconciliations.
Working Conditions & Schedule Mandates
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Flexibility to work overtime during month-end closing cycles and audits.
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Mandatory attendance at monthly stock counts on the 1st calendar day of every month at 06:00 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions – Ellahi Consulting Vacancies
Where is this position physically located?
This post is based at a food production milling facility in Bellville, Western Cape.
What is the offered salary range?
The salary range is R769 032 to R904 744 per annum (cost-to-company), commensurate with experience and professional qualifications.
Is SAP ERP experience mandatory?
Yes, advanced proficiency in SAP ERP is required due to the complex manufacturing, stock control, and financial reporting environment.
How to Apply for This Vacancy
Advance your career in operational financial management within the Western Cape food production sector! Submit your application prior to the closing deadline.
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Official Source Link: Ellahi Consulting Careers Portal
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Job Title: Accountant – Mill Operations (Bellville)
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Ensure your CV clearly highlights your manufacturing accounting background, SAP proficiency, stock count availability, educational credentials, and contact details.
Closing Date: 29 November 2026.
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