Accountant and Payroll Coordinator

Arvo; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Food Production sector is looking for an Accountant / Payroll Coordinator to manage financial records, oversee invoicing, and handle payroll processes. This full-time permanent role includes a competitive salary and involvement in profit sharing after six months. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting roles, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software.

Benefits

Profit share program after 6 months

13th cheque in December

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial roles.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial controls for invoicing and debtor functions.
• Prepare and manage payroll for multiple regions.
• Reconciliation of bank feeds and bills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of financial regulations

Education

Experience as a Debtors Administrator, Financial Accountant, or Payroll Accountant

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client in the Food Production sector, in the Cape Winelands, is seeking an Accountant / Payroll Coordinator to join their dynamic team.

Job Overview :

Reporting to the Western Cape General Manager and the Group Financial Controller, you will process the company's financial records and oversee financial controls for invoicing and debtor functions. You will lead the cash clerk, manage debtors and creditors, and assist the remote financial accountant with month-end closing.

For payroll, you will prepare payrolls for the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Packhouse, for submission to General Managers and external payroll specialists.

The accountant will be responsible for the following tasks :

1. Reconciliation of bank feeds in a timely manner.
2. Engaging with key customers and resolving disputes.
3. Providing management analysis.

Managing Creditors function :

1. Accurate bill capturing and bank payment reconciliation.
2. Weekly stock received to bill reconciliation.
3. Monthly reconciliation with supplier statements.
4. Providing payment submissions to the General Manager for reconciled bills.
5. Reviewing timesheets and preparing payroll sheets for third-party payroll providers.
6. Calculating incentives.
7. Maintaining staff payroll information and leave schedules.
8. Managing staff salary advances and expense claims.

Cash on hand and month-end closing :

1. Supervising the cash clerk and reviewing daily and weekly reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring correct data entry in Xero.
2. Ensuring all information is captured for month-end deadlines, working with financial accountants to close accounts, and addressing queries for the Western Cape region.
3. Reporting daily to the General Manager on overdue debtors, missing cash-ups, and customer analysis.
4. Weekly and monthly reporting to head office on debtor performance, stock reconciliation, and early warning issues.
5. Assisting management with ad hoc financial queries and data analysis as needed.

Requirements :

1. Proven experience as a Debtors Administrator, Financial Accountant, or Payroll Accountant.
2. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
3. Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Xero.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
6. Knowledge of financial regulations and practices.

Location : Outside Stellenbosch (Klapmuts area).

Salary : R20,000 – R25,000 CTC per month, depending on experience. The role includes participation in the company profit share program after 6 months, and a 13th cheque in December, subject to performance.

Type : Full-time permanent position.

Please apply online. If suitable, ARVO recruiters will contact you.

Unsuccessful applications will not be contacted within 4 weeks of applying.