Exciting Opportunity: Accountant Position in the Agricultural Industry
Location: Wellington (Farm area), Western Cape
Salary: TBA
Join our client, a leading fruit exporter, in their search for a dynamic and motivated Accountant to be part of their team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in high-performance and fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities:
– Accounts Payable: Supervising weekly payment batches, vendor reconciliations, and timely invoice processing.
– Accounts Receivable: Efficient management of AR invoices and reconciliations.
– Bank and Cashbook: Processing weekly bank statements, reconciliations, and updating cash forecasts.
– Fixed Asset Management: Handling asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
– Inventory Management: Conducting periodic inventory counts and adjustments.
– Employee/Staff Management: Processing wage payments, bonus provisions, and general reconciliations.
– Month-End Close: Preparation of accounting entries and general ledger reconciliations up to trial balance.
– Statutory Submissions: Assisting with VAT, EMP201, and tax calculations and submissions.
– Intercompany Transactions: Ensuring accurate processing of intercompany accounts and related journals.
– Ad Hoc Tasks: Providing support for various projects including filing, budgeting, audit, and compliance tasks.
Qualifications & Experience:
– Tertiary accounting qualifications with 3-5 years’ accounting experience, preferably in the fruit or primary agricultural industry.
– SAICA articles are advantageous.
– Proficiency in MS Office and Accpac.
Skills & Attributes:
– Attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
– Strong communication and interaction skills across all organizational levels.
– Ability to meet strict deadlines.
– Disciplined, creative, and entrepreneurial approach.
If you are prepared to embrace a new challenge and contribute to the team’s success, we are excited to hear from you.