Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:
We require a qualified Cost Accountant for a fruit export company in the Northern Suburbs.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

1. Grade 12
2. At least 3 years related experience, preferably in fruit/export/freight forwarding
3. CIMA qualified, or BCom Accounting and Articles
4. Proficient on Sage Accounting and Excel

• Assist in preparing the annual budget, sales forecasts, and analysis of budget vs actuals.
• Support monthly management accounts in Sage, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Help compile and submit monthly VAT returns.
• Contribute to annual audit prep and income tax processes.
• Monitor and manage weekly/monthly cash flow to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Prepare cost estimates for export markets and verify producer instructions and client invoices.
• Integrate producer costs into internal systems to support marketing and consolidation.
• Maintain daily updates to the Shipments Masterfile with shipment and payment info.
• Ensure financial records and systems meet regulatory and best practice standards.
• Assist with container consolidation and producer payment reviews before marketing sign-off.
• Provide reports and data analysis to support marketing plans and performance ratings.
• Submit monthly credit and marine insurance declarations.
• Analyze weekly supply and sales budgets against actuals.
• Prepare required reports for royalty bodies and other institutions.
• Respond to inquiries such as bank details, remittances, and payment proofs.
• Complete credit applications and route for management approval.
• Manage short-term insurance policy updates and claims.
• Generate weekly debtor aging reports and follow up on overdue payments.
• Verify selling prices and accuracy of commercial invoices and debtor statements.
• Maintain weekly reports on client shipments and producer cash flow.
• Send producer payment remittances and proof of payment weekly.
• Create and submit weekly payment instructions for management approval.