Addo Area – Eastern Cape: Our client is looking for a Finance Administrator to join the team.
 
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
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• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•  Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in Finance / Accounting (Essential).
• 2+ years bookkeeping experience relevant to the agricultural sector.
• Fully computer literate.
• Health & Safety knowledge in the agricultural sector advantageous.
• Exceptional communication skills (Xhosa will be advantageous).
• Drivers’ License with own reliable transport (Essential).
• Exposure to financial systems.
• Computer literacy – MS Office.

 KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

•  Ability to work under pressure,
• Be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Ability to be assertive while at the same time maintaining a high level of respect,
• Have high attention to detail,
• Communicate in a professional manner with people at all levels,
• Be deadline driven,
• Be an innovative thinker,
• Be punctual and organised,
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently; and
• Multi-task and prioritise tasks efficiently.

 KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

•  Maintain records of financial transactions by setting up accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring compliance thereof.
• Ensure debtors and creditors managed accurately.
• Reconciliation of all company bank statements and accounts as well as accounts payable ledgers and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Manage general ledgers to trial balance.
• Manage and monitor expenditure within all company accounts.
• Monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient to meet operating expenses and reporting thereof.
• Maintain orderly financial data recordkeeping and filing systems.
• Liaison with internal and external auditors, prepare company financial reports for company annual audits and reporting.
• Handle financial related queries.
• Perform ad hoc duties as requested by Senior Management.
• Guidance of the administration team in conjunction with farm management.
• Complete and submit VAT returns and perform monthly VAT reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll information including overtime and leave schedules.
• Follow up with suppliers for all BEE requirements.
• Processing supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare payment journals and upload onto bank system for payment.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted