Accountant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique dans le secteur agricole recherche un comptable expérimenté pour gérer les finances et la conformité. Vous serez en charge de l'enregistrement des transactions, de la préparation des budgets, et de la gestion des actifs. Le poste exige une compréhension approfondie des pratiques agricoles et des cycles saisonniers, avec un accent sur la précision et la responsabilité financière.

Qualifications

• BCom en Comptabilité ou finance requis.
• Expérience de 2 ans en comptabilité, de préférence dans le secteur agricole.
• Connaissance des pratiques agricoles et des structures de coûts.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la tenue de livres financiers et la préparation des budgets.
• Gérer la paie et le respect des réglementations fiscales.
• Surveiller les coûts liés à la production agricole.

Skills

Financial Record Keeping

Cost Accounting

Budgeting

Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

BCom in Management Accounting

CIMA qualified

Job description

Reference: 10424 MLR

Consultant: Michelle le Roux

Job Description:

• Financial Record Keeping & Reporting
• Assist in the preparation of financial information up to trial balance
• Ensure timely entry of transactions into accounting software (Business Central)
• Maintain accurate financial records for all farm/agricultural activities
• Daily processing of bank accounts, full responsibility for the debtors function, review monthly payments, and processing of month-end journals
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts have proper reconciliations completed, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, assets, and bank
• Assist in preparing the monthly management accounts

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist the Head of Finance with the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with farm managers or owners
• Assist with cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity for operations and investment

Cost Accounting & Analysis:

• Track costs associated with crop production, livestock management, machinery, labour, and other inputs

Taxation & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and laws
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and inspections

Payroll & HR Accounting:

• Approval of bi-weekly wage payment files
• Process monthly salary and wage journals

Inventory & Asset Management:

• Maintain fixed asset register
• Calculate depreciation and manage asset replacement planning

Qualifications:

• BCom in Management Accounting, Finance, or Accounting
• CA, CIMA, or SAIPA qualified
• 2+ years of accounting experience; agricultural industry experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of agricultural practices, seasonal cycles, and associated cost structures

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail]
• If already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to your current consultant to avoid duplicity
• We reserve the right to only interview selected candidates
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days of closing date should consider their application unsuccessful