Accountant

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Kirkwood; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment is seeking an Accountant to join our client in the Agriculture industry in Kirkwood. You will manage the company’s financial affairs, ensure strict controls, and oversee day-to-day administrative activities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting with at least three years of experience, strong governance knowledge, and solid MS Office skills for reporting and processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; further qualifications and designations advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices.
• Understanding of governance principles and practices.
• Computer literacy – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and financial reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and coordinate finance-related activities for the business.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and monitor actual spending vs budget.
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts.
• Report to stakeholders on financial matters.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and oversee day-to-day cash flow.

Skills

Analytical thinking

High numeracy

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Deadline oriented

Team player / independent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Financial software

Job description

Accountant

Our client in the Agriculture Industry is seeking an Accountant to join their team. The main purpose of the role is to manage the company's financial affairs, ensure adherence to strict financial controls and to oversee day-to-day administrative activities.

Job Location:

Kirkwood

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Further qualifications and accounting designations would be advantageous.
• Minimum three years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and other financial principles and practices.
• Understanding of sound governance principles and practices.
• Computer literacy – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and financial processing/reporting software.

Skills Required:

• Analytical thinking
• High level of numeracy
• Organisational skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• High level of integrity
• Deadline orientated
• Team player, but also able to work independently

Key Requirements:

• Plan, manage and coordinate finance related activities for the business.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and monitoring actual spending vs budget.
• Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts.
• Reporting to stakeholders on financial and related matters.
• Preparing cash flow forecasts and overseeing the day-to-day cash flow.
• Evaluation of control environment, implementing improvements where appropriate.
• Providing financial support to the operational side of the business.