The largest specialised fresh produce cold storage operator in the country, which is part of a larger and integrated group, is looking to employ and financial and management accountant to their offices in the Cape Winelands.

The ideal candidate must have an accounting qualification and at least 3 years experience in an accounting and finance role. Post articles experience in a commerce related position would be a definite benefit. Completed SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA articles will be a distinct advantage and knowledge of ERP systems (Navision, Business Central, or similar) will be a positive. Industry experience in agriculture, farming, citrus, fruit, export, or related will also be an advantage, though not a pre-requisite.

We are looking for a resilient self-starter, capable to take initiative, work on their own and as part of a team. Someone that is not scared to roll up their sleeves and do the groundwork, accounting, system implementations, automations, system improvements, etc. This is an excellent opportunity for personal growth as well as growth within this expanding business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures sub-ledgers, ledgers and cashbooks are up to date and reconciled.
• Ensures fixed asset registers are setup and maintained properly.
• Ensures transactions are supported by appropriate documentation, are captured accurately and in a timely manner into the system.
• Ensures integrity of accounting records by adherence to policies, procedures and internal controls, as well as providing recommendations for improvement.
• Ensures efficient cashflow management by customer payments collection, supplier payments and inventory control.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts.
• Assist regional FM to prepare and maintain budgets and periodic updated forecasts.
• Complete and submit VAT returns, accompanied by relevant reconciliations to income, expenses and balance per TB.
• Take control of loading and approving all bank payments for the facility.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Ensure all finance filing is up to date and accurate.
• Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits and analysis, to identify and recommend solutions to enhance competitiveness.
• Comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for financial statements.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Ad hoc duties and responsibilities assigned by Senior Management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting, finance or similar.
• Completed SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA articles preferred.
• PA(SA), AGA(SA) or CIMA designation highly advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with post articles experience in a similar role a benefit.
• Advanced Excel with knowledge.
• ERP Accounting systems experience a plus, particularly Navision or Business Central.
• Agriculture or Citrus industry experience beneficial.

Additional attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Assertive.
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to function independently.
• Innovative thinker.
• Organizational skills.
• Deadline driven.
• Confidentiality.
• Solid knowledge of accounting / bookkeeping principles.

Remuneration:

• R360,000 to R600,000 pa cost to company, depending on experience.