Overview
Accountant Jobs in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa at Westfalia Fruit
Title: Accountant
Company: Westfalia Fruit
Location: Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa
Westfalia Fruit , a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Westfalia Marketing, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Accountant
Requirements
Purpose of the role:
The Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Head of Business Partnering Commercial with monthly management accounts, variance analysis, audits and bank.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare journals for management accounts relating to income statement, provision, accruals, stock and intercompany transactions
Prepare the management account disclosure
Perform income statement reconciliations, ensure the income statement is complete and investigate and provide feedback on discrepancies from budget/estimates
Assist in preparation of the monthly variance analysis between actual, prior year, budget and estimate and investigating and commenting on large discrepancies/overspend
Prepare D365 vs Palbroker reconciliation for the month
STATSSA reporting
Assist in preparation of the annual budget
Assist in preparation of the financial audit file from an income statement perspective for interim and annual audit
Prepare the income statement section of the accounts pack and tax pack that will be audited
Declaration to SARS on suppliers and charging of VAT to suppliers not registered for VAT
Assist with forecasting of incoming foreign exchange funds on a weekly basis
Assist with preparing cashflow forecast for the year ahead based on volumes and forecasted selling and cost prices
Facilitate BBBEE audit process
Assist with annual financial statement audit, APAC audit and Tax audits where needed
Education:
Matric Certificate
Post matric qualification in accounting/bookkeeping is required
Professional Accreditation with SAIPA, SAICA or any other accounting body will be advantageous but not required
Experience:
Experience in the Agricultural industry will be an added advantage
Intermediate /advanced Excel knowledge(Pivots, Vlookups)
Experience with full finance function up to trial balance
Experience with banking, debtors, creditors, management accounts, SARS, cashflow management
Experience with compilation of audit files and assisting with SARS audits
Behavioral Competencies:
Proactive and able to work independently
Professional and courteous demeanor
Strong organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Dependable and reliable
Positive attitude towards teamwork and collaboration
Benefits
The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.
Closing date for applications will be 02 June 2025
NB: Should you not receive correspondence 31 July 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.