Accountant

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Kirkwood; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is assisting a client in the Sundays River Valley, Eastern Cape to recruit an Accountant who is detailed, reliable and thrives in a dynamic agriculture environment.

You will plan budgets, prepare monthly management accounts, monitor cash flow, improve internal controls and report to stakeholders, with daily travel to Sundays River Valley. This role offers a market-related salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' accounting experience.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial practices.
• Understanding of internal controls and governance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and coordinate the finance-related activities of the business.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitor actual expenditure against budget.
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts.
• Report financial information to stakeholders.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and oversee day-to-day cash flow management.
• Evaluate internal controls and implement improvements where necessary.
• Provide financial support to the operational side of the business.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Further accounting qualifications or professional designations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Financial reporting software

Job description

Accountant

Market-related salary

Sundays River Valley, Eastern Cape

Our client in the agricultural sector is seeking to appoint a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and is passionate about providing financial support to the business while maintaining strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and coordinate the finance-related activities of the business
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitor actual expenditure against budget
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts
• Report financial information to stakeholders
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and oversee day-to-day cash flow management
• Evaluate internal controls and implement improvements where necessary
• Provide financial support to the operational side of the business

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Further accounting qualifications or professional designations will be advantageous
• Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting experience
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial practices
• Understanding of corporate governance principles and internal controls
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial reporting/accounting software
• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Deadline-driven with the ability to work independently as well as within a team

Please note that daily travel to the Sundays River Valley is required. Convenient lift clubs are available to and from Port Elizabeth.