Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare seeks an Accountant to join a growing export operation in Hoedspruit. You will support monthly reporting, reconciliations, payroll, journals and audits. The role requires a degree in Finance or Accounting, completed articles and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with strong VAT knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Experience in agriculture is advantageous. Join a dedicated team and contribute to accurate financial records and meaningful analysis for management

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Completed accounting articles.
• 3–5 years relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of VAT and VAT reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial procedures and management reporting.
• Financial reconciliations.
• Payroll and wage reconciliations.
• Prepare journals and supporting schedules.
• Review creditor, COD and petty cash reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance.
• Provide financial and administrative support to the Financial Manager.

Skills

Advanced Excel

VAT reconciliations

Payroll reconciliation

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Completed accounting articles

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hoedspuit - My client, an established fruit exporter is seeking to employ an Accountant to join their team.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, completed accounting articles and 3–5 years relevant accounting experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting key financial processes, including monthly financial reporting, payroll and wage reconciliations, audit preparation and financial analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monthly financial procedures and management reporting
• Financial reconciliations
• Payroll and wage reconciliations
• Prepare journals and supporting schedules
• Review creditor, COD and petty cash reconciliations
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance
• Provide financial and administrative support to the Financial Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Completed accounting articles
• 3–5 years relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of VAT and VAT reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Payroll and wage reconciliation experience advantageous
• Experience within the agricultural or farming industry advantageous