Openings at Ellahi Consulting

Job Purpose:

• The Accountant will ensure smooth operation of the creditors department, maintain accurate records of supplier and employee payments, and serve as liaison between the Accounts Payable department and external parties. The role involves overseeing operating expenses up to trial balance, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, assisting with reconciliations and monthly reports, and supporting AP team development.

Requirements:
Education & Experience

• B-Comm or similar accounting degree
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in accounts
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with SAP Business One

Skills & Competencies

• Strong management skills with the ability to gain trust and respect from the team
• Willingness to be hands-on and detail-oriented
• Technically strong and technologically advanced
• Superb attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to explain complex financial information clearly
• Work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• A self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision
• Logical problem-solving skills
• Ability and desire to be challenged
• Prepared to work overtime when required

Key Responsibilities:
Creditors (Local and Foreign)

• Manage onboarding and maintenance of supplier accounts
• Oversee GVR PO listings daily as per KPI targets
• Approve SAP invoices ensuring compliance with VAT/tax and internal authorization
• Resolve discrepancies in pricing, quantity, or receipting
• Approve expense reports and tax invoice gains/losses
• Monitor age analysis to ensure compliance with KPI
• Handle supplier queries and escalate when needed
• Ensure timely capturing of all invoices before month-end
• Review AP reconciliations before submission for payment
• Analyze AP data for process improvement
• Approve foreign creditor payments and intercompany invoices/credits
• Support the audit process and ensure documentation is available
• Maintain up-to-date filing and regulatory compliance
• Generate ad hoc reports as needed
• Review export documentation submitted to the bank

Creditors (CMT)

• Manage CMT creditor/debtor accounts ensuring correct payments
• Vector / Customs Clearing Accounts
• Ensure age analysis compliance with company KPIs
• Export Documentation for Export Sales
• Verify receipt of all required export documentation

Accounting

• Support accurate month-end reporting and meetings with HODs
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis
• Review/reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for financial insights
• Manage SARS APN applications and audits

Reporting and Meetings

• Weekly reports: GRV PO, CMT, IOE
• Monthly reports: Ageing, Export documentation status, Reconciliations

Deadline:30th July,2025

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Main Purpose of the Role

• Plan, direct, and coordinate financial procedures to optimise mill profitability
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and financial standards
• Provide timely, relevant financial reports to support decision-making

Requirements
Academic Qualifications

• BCom in Accounting and Financial Management – Required
• Postgraduate Degree / CIMA in Cost & Management Accounting – Required
• CA (SA) – Advantageous

Work Experience

• 1–3 years in Financial & People Management – Required
• Experience in Financial Management Accounting – Required
• 1–3 years SAP experience (especially FI & CO modules) – Advantageous
• Experience in a manufacturing environment FMCG, large organisations – Required, 

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert in cost & management accounting principles
• Advanced knowledge of SAP (especially FI & CO modules)
• Expert understanding of IFRS and accounting standards
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation: Companies Act, Tax Act, VAT Act
• Advanced skills in recruitment and selection
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Professional Status & Technical Skills

• CA (SA) or CIMA accreditation recommended
• Code B driver’s license – Recommended
• Advanced computer literacy in:
• ERP Systems
• SAP
• Production Performance Management Systems

Leadership Competencies

• Problem-solving
• Operational excellence
• Business and financial acumen
• Team leadership and coaching
• Accountability and tactical thinking
• Innovation and adaptability to change
• Attention to detail
• Lifelong learning and knowledge management
• Relationship building and respect for people
• Customer focus

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management

• Coordinate the budgeting process
• Monitor performance vs. budget and investigate variances
• Allocate expenses correctly
• Compile and present mill budget to divisional finance
• Resolve escalated financial queries
• Monitor cash flow and financial reporting
• Review and enhance internal controls

People Management

• Supervise the finance team
• Report delays or challenges to senior leadership
• Conduct performance reviews and track performance against objectives
• Develop team through coaching and mentorship
• Ensure efficient operations in finance, reception, and security offices
• Communicate business goals and uphold company values

Business Process Management

• Report on mill productivity, efficiency, and profitability
• Oversee monthly stock counts and finalization
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts
• Draft board reports and Profit-Variance Analysis (PVA)
• Analyze weekly production variances
• Ensure accurate year-end and mid-year financial packs
• Maintain financial data integrity
• Drive proactive business planning and internal control systems
• Safeguard company assets

Customer Focus

• Understand and meet internal and external customer expectations

Sustainability, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure legal compliance (e.g. IFRS, Companies Act, Tax Act, VAT)
• Implement and improve internal policies and governance controls
• Manage internal/external audits and resolve audit findings

Deadline:25th July,2025

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Purpose Statement

• Lead the development of individual, team, leader, and organisational capabilities across the company
• Support current performance and future competitiveness
• Deliver impactful learning strategies aligned with business goals

Education (Formal Qualifications)

• Minimum: Honours Degree in Training & Development or Human Resources Management (NQF 8 or equivalent)
• Advantageous: Master’s Degree

Legal Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

Experience

• Minimum (10+ Years)
• Deep understanding and application of learning & development (L&D) principles and methodologies
• Proven track record in idea generation and successful execution within L&D
• Team leadership, knowledge sharing, workload coordination, quality review
• Championing L&D strategies

Additional

• L&D statutory reporting: 3–5 years
• Project management: 5+ years (advantageous)
• Automotive/fleet industry experience: 2–3 years (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities
Strategy Execution

• Drive strategic L&D programs aligned with company goals
• Develop organisation-wide L&D strategy (soft skills, technical, legal training)
• Create targeted learning interventions to improve performance
• Oversee and optimize Learning Management Systems
• Secure executive buy-in and sponsorship for L&D priorities
• Develop and track performance metrics for training effectiveness
• Benchmark best practices and build a Skills Matrix per role
• Implement Competency Frameworks and standards
• Maximise Seta funding and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Manage regulatory submissions with Transformation and Skills Manager
• Introduce digital learning advancements
• Measure value, cost-effectiveness, learner engagement, and business impact
• Build collaborative and integrated learning capability
• Own and manage the central learning team budget

Financial Management

• Develop, monitor, and manage L&D budget
• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Implement tools and reports for tracking group-wide L&D expenditure

Reporting & Administration

• Submit consolidated monthly L&D reports across Zeda
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Consult subject matter experts on module development
• Communicate L&D needs with Executives and Senior Management

People Management

• Lead with clarity, setting direction and performance standards
• Coach, mentor, and motivate diverse teams
• Enforce discipline and adherence to business policies
• Recruit and place talent appropriately

Position Challenges

• Full accountability for the Learning and Development value chain
• Operates within delegated decision-making authority

Key Stakeholders
Internal:

• Executives & Senior Management
• Business Unit Leaders
• Operational and Functional Departments
• Human Capital (including payroll)
• L&D Team
• Transformation and Group HC Teams

External:

• Suppliers
• Professional bodies
• Government institutions

Core Competencies

• Knowledge
• Adult Learning Principles
• SAQA, NQF, SETAs
• Human Capital value chain
• Organisational systems/processes
• Learning technologies

Skills

• Content design and facilitation
• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Reporting and multi-tasking
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Behavioural Attributes

• Passion for optimising organisational performance
• Translating HC strategy into action
• Results-driven, detail-oriented
• Communicates clearly and convincingly
• Agile and change-ready
• Emotionally intelligent and inclusive
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Decision-ready and accountable

Special Requirements

• May require occasional travel
• May involve after-hours/overtime work

Deadline:15th July,2025

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Position Description

• The prime contribution of the Senior Manager Blast Furnaces is to deliver the annual planned production of Iron Making products to customer requirements in line with the monthly capacity plan, while maintaining the plant capability. This role involves managing the processes, ensuring safety and compliance, optimising efficiency and reliability, and leading a team of professionals to achieve operational excellence. Additionally, the Senior Manager Blast Furnaces will be responsible for strategic planning, high-level negotiations, and aligning operations with the overall company strategy.

Minimum requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in  Engineering (NQF 8) plus preferably a management develop program 
• Mechanical Eng/Metallurgical Eng (preferred)
• GCC (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in a related industry (Steel making or iron making or ideally blast furnace experience)

 Personal Attributes:

Key Performance Areas

• Production Management: Oversee the entire Blast Furnace Function
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Promote the employers commitment to zero harm by fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the team in order to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Process Optimisation: Drive the Identification and implementation of  improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability while reducing costs, and improving product quality.
• Resource Management: Manage resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to ensure optimal output levels.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on performance, safety, and other key metrics to senior management.

Personal attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation
• Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Indepth understanding of Iron Making processes and technologies will have an added advantage

Deadline:30th September,2025