Overview
Fruit Accountant Jobs in Paarl, South Africa at Sagen Advisory
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 fruit accountant to their offices in the Winelands.
The ideal candidate must have an accounting qualification and at least 5 years’ experience in finance. Post articles experience in a commerce related 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.
Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity for personal growth as well as growth within this expanding business.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounting and capture of monthly nominal ledger and trial balance preparation.
Compile monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
Maintain fixed asset register.
Depreciation calculation and journal entries.
Authorisation of banking payments (shared responsibility).
Load all bank payments.
Monthly debit order check.
Calculate, complete and submit VAT return.
Reconcile inventory control by comparing to the inventory accounts.
Capture all the inventories in the system.
Develop inventory journal entry to document inventory transactions.
Ensure to check inventory sheet of goods received & stock issue notes.
Responsible for matching invoices to statements.
Reviewing of incoming post.
Matching purchasing orders to supplier invoices received.
Review payments to suppliers/creditors and loaded batches for payments.
Reviewing of creditor recons performed every month.
Evaluate rates and taxes.
Expense claim reconciliation and payment.
Reviewing of weekly producer statement.
Ad hoc duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar.
Completed SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA articles preferred.
PA(SA), CA(SA), AGA(SA) or CIMA designation highly advantageous.
Minimum 3 years’ experience.
MS Excel skills essential.
Agriculture of Citrus experience beneficial.
Remuneration:
R540,000 to R660,000 per annum, negotiable on experience and qualifications.
Title: Fruit Accountant
Company: Sagen Advisory
Location: Paarl, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager), Accounting (Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager)
