Sagen Advisory Specialized Financial Recruitment Company is currently seeking an adept Accountant for a well-known wine estate group. This position plays a vital role in delivering accounting assistance to the Group Accountant within the esteemed wine estate conglomerate.

This Job Opportunity is great for a person who:

• Possess a B Com (Financial Management) or equivalent commerce degree.
• Hold 1-2 years of experience in a commercial role.
• Is well groomed, sophisticated, professional, articulate, and able to take accountability for their work.
• Can take guidance and work well with other people.
• Is independent in taking initiative and can take accountability for their work.
• Thrives in a professional environment.
• Is a wine and food enthusiast.

This role is designed to provide essential accounting support to the Group Accountant at the renowned wine estate group.

Reporting Line: The selected candidate will report directly to the Group Accountant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage intercompany invoicing among various Group entities.
• Process invoices from P2P, Woolworths, international agents, and suppliers, while performing set-off journal entries against corresponding Debtors. Responsible for reconciliations of associated Customer/Supplier Ledgers.
• Handle invoicing for Capital sales, bulk wine, and grape sales.
• Execute general journal entries in Pastel Evolution for the entire group.
• Perform weekly bank transaction processing and monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly Sales Reports for the Group.
• Complete Reserve Bank quarterly reports and annual reports for Stats SA.
• Generate Pastel Evolution Reports for other departments upon request.
• Responsible for reconciling fixed asset registers across the Group and executing depreciation/amortization journal entries.
• Assist in preparing the documentation required by auditors for the annual audits of the Group.
• Contribute to balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage all foreign supplier invoices, including payments and set-offs.
• Provide support to the Group Accountant and Financial Manager for various ad-hoc financial tasks.

Competencies:

Planning & Organising:

• Demonstrates diligence in follow-ups and ensures timely completion of tasks.
• Structures work logically and efficiently, executing with precision.

Teamwork:

• Takes ownership of issues and sees them through to resolution.
• Considers the broader implications of decisions made.
• Acts as a supportive team player, contributing to the achievement of team objectives.

Accuracy, Quality & Productivity:

• Delivers accurate and error-free outputs.
• Adheres to deadlines consistently.

Problem-Solving / Decision-Making:

• Takes ownership of issues and follows through to the point of resolution.

Technical Knowledge:

• Keeps abreast of current technical knowledge relevant to the role.

Remuneration:

• R 22 000 - R32 000 pm depending on experience.