Accountant

Westfalia Fruit; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit is seeking an experienced Accountant based in Limpopo. This role involves supporting management with monthly accounts, variance analysis, and audits. Candidates should have a BCom in accounting/bookkeeping and 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the agricultural sector. The company offers a total guaranteed remuneration package including benefits and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Provident fund

Medical aid

Annual bonus option

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a bookkeeper or accountant in a medium to large company environment.
• Experience in the Agricultural industry will be an added advantage.
• Experience with full finance function up to trial balance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals for management accounts relating to income statement, provision, accruals, stock and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare the management account disclosure.
• Perform income statement reconciliations, ensuring the income statement is complete.

Skills

Intermediate/advanced Excel knowledge

Proactive and able to work independently

Strong organizational skills

Education

BCom degree in accounting/bookkeeping

Matric Certificate

Job description

Overview

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocados & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Marketing, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Accountant

Purpose of the role

The accountant will be responsible for supporting the Head of Business Partnering Commercial with monthly management accounts, variance analysis, audits and bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journals for management accounts relating to income statement, provision, accruals, stock and intercompany transactions
• Prepare the management account disclosure
• Perform income statement reconciliations, ensure the income statement is complete and investigate and provide feedback on discrepancies from budget/estimates
• Assist in preparation of the monthly variance analysis between actual, prior year, budget and estimate and investigating and commenting on large discrepancies/overspend
• Prepare D365 vs Palbroker reconciliation for the month
• STATSSA reporting
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget
• Assist in preparation of the financial audit file from an income statement perspective for interim and annual audit
• Prepare the income statement section of the accounts pack and tax pack that will be audited
• Declaration to SARS on suppliers and charging of VAT to suppliers not registered for VAT
• Assist with forecasting of incoming foreign exchange funds on a weekly basis
• Assist with preparing cashflow forecast for the year ahead based on volumes and forecasted selling and cost prices
• Facilitate BBBEE audit process.
• Assist with annual financial statement audit, APAC audit and Tax audits where needed

Education

• Matric Certificate
• BCom degree in accounting/bookkeeping is required

Experience

• Experience in the Agricultural industry will be an added advantage
• 3-5-year experience as a bookkeeper or accountant in a medium to large company environment
• Intermediate/advanced Excel knowledge (Pivots, Vlookups)
• Experience with full finance function up to trial balance
• Experience with banking, debtors, creditors, management accounts, SARS, cashflow management
• Experience with compilation of audit files and assisting with SARS audits

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive and able to work independently
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Dependable and reliable
• Positive attitude towards teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 26 October 2025

NB: Should you not receive correspondence 30 October 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.