Fruit Accountant

Star South International; India; On-site; INR 1,713,000 - 2,399,000; Full time

Job summary

Star South International is seeking a diligent finance professional with strong accounting experience to join the team in a dynamic fresh produce environment.

You will manage cost elements, processor payments, ledgers, and standard cost controls while onboarding new producers and generating ad hoc reports. Excellent Excel skills and cost accounting knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• BCompt or BTech degree.
• Experience & Knowledge.
• Completed articles at a registered auditing firm or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Sound experience in the fresh fruit industry is essential.
• Strong computer skills and extensive experience in Excel.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and standard costing principles is essential.
• Experience in forex handling.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and reviewing produce and related cost elements and adjustments.
• Preparing and reviewing weekly payments to producers.
• Sending payment remittances to producers.
• Reporting on producer payment summaries.
• Managing ledgers for any deductions on producer payments.
• Invoicing costs back to producers.
• Reconciling and reporting on balance sheet items relating to standard cost control accounts.
• Onboarding new producers.
• Ad hoc reporting as required.
• Any other relevant accounting functions as required.

Skills

Accounting experience

Forex handling

Cost accounting

Standard costing

Attention to detail

Education

BCompt or BTech degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented individual to join our finance team. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong accounting experience, excellent organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy in a dynamic fresh produce environment.

Qualifications

• BCompt or BTech degree
• Experience & Knowledge
• Completed articles at a registered auditing firm or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant accounting experience
• Sound experience in the fresh fruit industry is essential
• Strong computer skills and extensive experience in Excel
• Knowledge of cost accounting and standard costing principles is essential
• Experience in forex handling

Characteristics

• Excellent organisational skills
• Energetic and disciplined
• Works well as part of a team
• High attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Description

• Capturing and reviewing produce and related cost elements and adjustments
• Preparing and reviewing weekly payments to producers
• Sending payment remittances to producers
• Reporting on producer payment summaries
• Managing ledgers for any deductions on producer payments
• Invoicing costs back to producers
• Reconciling and reporting on balance sheet items relating to standard cost control accounts
• Onboarding new producers
• Ad hoc reporting as required
• Any other relevant accounting functions as required

Remuneration

Market related, depending on experience and qualifications.

We serve four key groups across the diverse sector of fresh produce:

Fruit producers and retailers, both within South Africa and abroad. It’s a world of good produce, good people and good prices. An extensive, vast world which we navigate via committed one-on-one relationships, to offer personalised service and tailored solutions/shipments.

How can we help you?

Partner with us as we navigate the landscape together.