Somerset West area, Western Cape Province – South Africa: The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring effective financial controls and supporting the financial management of the business.
The role has a strong focus on fruit industry accounting, including producer accounts, sales, cost of sales, debtors, creditors, banking, QX/Prophet, export costs and statutory compliance.
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 years’ relevant financial accounting experience.
• Experience with Pastel.
• Experience with QX/Prophet or a similar agricultural ERP system
• Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE and income tax.
• Strong analytical, organisational and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
 

• Strong financial accounting and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good understanding of the fruit export environment.
• Proficient in accounting and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Sales, Cost of Sales & Producer Accounting
• Debtors & Creditors
• QX / Prophet & Operational Systems
• Banking, Payments & Export Costs
• SARS, Compliance & Audit
• Budgeting & Financial Analysis

 
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted