Our client, a well-known fruit packaging company in the Overberg is seeking to employ an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team.

Responsibilities & Duties

Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the finance department
Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
Maintains the general ledger
Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books
Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections
Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
Assessing, capturing of information onto the relevant accounting programmes
Reporting, feedback, record keeping of reports and administrative support
Implementation & maintaining of relevant audit programs & verifications
Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Analysing data collected in order to determine the state of the company’s financial health
Analysing data to understand where the company is generating and losing revenue
Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform various audits
Files required tax forms with relevant authorities
Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies required

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Meticulous
Computer literate – MS Word, Excel, Pastel & Sage Accounting
Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
Experience in the fields of accounting or finance & audit
Computer – Reports – Admin intensive

Minimum qualifications and Experience

BCom or equivalent qualification
Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles will be beneficial
5-7 years relevant experience in finance and related services
Experience in agriculture related industries will be beneficial

If you feel you meet the core criteria, kindly apply online. If you have not received feedback within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as having been unsuccessful.

Closing date: 22 February 2023