Temporary Financial Assistant - VKB Brokers, Bethlehem

VKB Agriculture; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Agriculture seeks a detail-oriented finance team player in Bethlehem. Responsibilities include capturing and reconciling commission statements, maintaining the asset register, and supporting the finance department. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and a drive to add value to the business.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Relevant accounting knowledge essential.
• Advanced Excel skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile commission statements monthly.
• Maintain and update the asset register.
• Support finance team with various tasks.

Skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or NQF level 4 equivalent

Tools

Excel

Business Central

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description
The ideal team player will be responsible for capturing and reconciling commission and life insurance statements with bank receipts on a monthly basis. They will support the finance team, manage fixed asset processes, maintain the asset register, and perform various financial and administrative duties.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF level 4 equivalent
• Relevant accounting knowledge
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with Excel at an advanced level
• Experience with Business Central will be beneficial, but not mandatory
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monthly capturing of commission statements and reconciling against bank receipts
• Monthly capturing of life insurance commission statements and reconciling against bank receipts
• Support to debtors, creditors, and the finance department
• Reconciliation of control accounts
• Handling the process of Fixed Asset purchases
• Assisting in keeping the Asset Register up to date
• Financial and accounting administrative duties
• Assisting with internal and external audit files and inquiries
• Duties and responsibilities may grow and change as the candidate and department grow and evolve

Skills Requested

• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative, under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Ability to function independently within a team context and take responsibility
  
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• An undeniable drive to continuously add value to the business
• Strong analytical, numerical, and interpersonal skills
• Decision-making
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Planning and organising

Other information

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