Assistant Accountant

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural company in South Africa is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support its finance team in a dynamic grain business. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree in Accountancy and experience in a fast-paced operational environment. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounting operations, processing transactions, and preparing reports for management to inform decision-making. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in an essential sector that feeds the nation.

Qualifications

• Relevant BCom degree in Accountancy or similar.
• Articles completed (SAIPA/SAICA = major bonus points!).
• Experience in a fast-moving operational or processing environment.
• Proficient in Excel, pivot tables, and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations.
• Process grain purchase and sales transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts and supplier statements.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting.
• Help track costs and stock movements.
• Prepare reports for management.

Skills

Strong decision-making skills

Problem-solving ability

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Education

BCom degree in Accountancy

Completed Articles (SAIPA/SAICA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Navision/Business Central

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Are you a qualified Accountant with these values:

• Humble – You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction.
• Hungry – You’re driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Smart – You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task.
• Bold – You’re confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Team Player – You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more.

At VKB Group, we don’t just work with numbers—we use them to shape the future of South African agriculture. We’re farmer‑owned, proudly South African, and deeply committed to feeding the nation. Now, we’re looking for a skilled Assistant Accountant to join our Grain Division in Reitz.

About the Role:

Do spreadsheets make you happy and numbers tell a story to you? Are you as comfortable balancing ledgers as you are learning how the grain industry works from silo to shipment? If so, we’d love to meet you.

We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to support our finance team in a fast‑moving, hands‑on grain business. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys accuracy, problem‑solving, and being part of an industry that literally feeds the world.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assisting with day‑to‑day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable
• Processing grain purchase and sales transactions accurately and on time
• Reconciling bank accounts, supplier statements, and inventory records
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end reporting
• Helping track costs, margins, and stock movements across sites
• Preparing reports that help management make smart, data‑driven decisions
• Working closely with operations to ensure numbers match what’s happening on the ground (and in the silos!)

Job Requirements:

• A relevant BCom degree in Accountancy (or similar)
• Articles completed (SAIPA/SAICA = major bonus points!)
• Experience in a fast‑moving operational or processing environment
• Excel wizardry (we’re talking pivot tables, formulas, the works 💻✨)
• Microsoft Navision/Business Central experience? That’s the cherry on top!

Skills Required:

• Strong decision‑making + problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently, but still be an awesome team player
• Pressure? You eat it for breakfast.
• A drive to add value and improve processes wherever you go
• Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills

At VKB, we’re about growth, transformation, and opportunity. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to building a diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

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