Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
-

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a company in the agricultural industry situated in Stellenbosch, is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team.

Role objective:

• Manage end-to-end financial process with qualify and efficiency whilst identifying cost saving initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping to trial balance and monthly reconciliation.
• Submission and completion of statutory returns (VAT and PAYE).
• PAYE reconciliations via Easy File and E-Filing.
• Workmen’s compensation submissions.
• Preparation of salary schedules and payslips.
• Management statements and accounts.
• Various reconciliations (bank, salaries, debtors, and creditors).
• Stock /inventory reconciliations.
• SARS related queries.
• Payments of suppliers, SARS, and salaries.
• Preparation of asset register and reconciling the assets to the general ledger.
• Filing of all supporting documents and assisting auditors with their queries.
• Responsible for measuring and implementing financial controls to minimise business risk.
• Assist with drafting, tracking, and reporting of budget.
• Assist with cash flow planning.
• Review financial statements and other financial data and make recommendations to management.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives to improve company profitability.
• Drafting of company specific financial reports to support operational efficiency.
• Preparation of financial information for management / shareholders.
• Assist Assistant Operations Manager / Managing Director with any other task.
• Understand and adhere to the company’s operating procedure as well as health and safety procedures and ensure their team adheres to these.
• Any other reasonable task required by company will be given to members of the target group.

Key Requirements:

• B Com Accounting Degree / B Accounting Degree / Financial Degree or relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a similar role.
• Own transport.
• Strong technical knowledge and skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent excel proficiency.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with Xero.

General:

• This role reports to the Operations Manager.
• Stellenbosch based.
• The Financial Clerk reports to this role.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Salary offered: R25 000 – R30 000 per month.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.