Operational Accountant

SUMMARY:
Operational Accountant | Citrusdal, Western Cape | On-site

POSITION INFO:
Are you an Accountant looking for a role that gives you more than just month-end and reconciliations?

Our client, a well-established rooibos export and marketing company, is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Operational Accountant to join their Finance team. The business has a strong connection to its farming operations and produces a diverse range of innovative, value-added rooibos products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant with a solid technical foundation who is looking to gain broader commercial and operational exposure, while playing a hands-on role in improving financial processes and supporting international export activities.

This role offers the opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting and gain valuable exposure across:

Finance | Operations | Cost Control | International Freight | Exports | FMCG | Agriculture

You’ll join a collaborative environment where you can contribute to improving processes, develop your commercial understanding and build a broader career within the business.
The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, professional growth opportunities and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and sustainable farming enterprise.

If you are a technically strong Accountant who enjoys being close to the operations of a business and wants broader exposure across finance, logistics and exports, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV.

Duties:

• Processing and verifying financial transactions, supplier invoices, purchase orders and operational expenses.
• Monitoring expenditure, assisting with budget amendments and investigating variances.
• Performing reconciliations and monitoring operational costs to identify discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Supporting month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting systems.
• Supporting operational teams with purchasing, financial procedures and cost-control processes.
• Coordinating international freight bookings and export shipments, including shipment tracking and documentation.
• Liaising with freight forwarders and shipping agents.
• Capturing and reconciling freight and export-related costs and verifying supplier invoices.
• Maintaining accurate supporting documentation for export and freight activities.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial and operational processes.

 
 
Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• BCom Honours in Accounting

 
Experience:

• Completed Articles
• 3+ years' experience in financial or operational accounting.
• Experience within FMCG, retail or a sales-driven environment would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• A willingness to learn, develop and grow within the organisation.

 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

 

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