Assistant Accountant - VKB Milling, Lydenburg

VKB Agriculture; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group in South Africa is seeking a Finance Administrator to oversee financial administration, stock control, and general office support within the VKB Milling/Agri processing unit. You will capture daily production data, reconcile invoices, manage petty cash, and assist with creditor payments, aiming for accurate reporting and efficient operations.

The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance and 3–5 years of experience in milling or manufacturing settings,

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in stock control and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Capture and verify daily production and packing information.
• Maintain production records and dashboards/reports.
• Verify invoices and supporting documentation.
• Process cash sales invoices and receipts.
• Control and reconcile petty cash.
• Prepare petty cash reimbursement requests.
• Assist with creditor payments and submit documentation to Head Office.
• Perform weekly banking of cash received.

Skills

Accuracy

Stock control

Numeracy

Planning

Communication

Independence

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

NAV

Excel

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 its 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 operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

This "house of brands", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about VKB Milling

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group.

VKB Milling operates white maize mills in Mokopane (Limpopo) and Mashishing (Mpumalanga), a wheat mill in Frankfort (Free State), as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a wheat mill in Modderrivier (Northern Cape).

Values

We live by five important values:

We are HUMBLE We acknowledge that we are blessed.

We are HUNGRY We do not settle for mediocre.

We are BOLD We do what is right, even if it scares us.

We are SMART We consider our words and actions.

We are TEAM PLAYERS No one can do this alone.

Job Purpose

To control and coordinate the administrative and financial functions of the business unit, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective stock control, compliance with company procedures, and efficient administration support.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field,

Experience

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a milling or manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Stock control and reconciliation experience
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Trustworthy, reliable, and professional
• Computer literacy, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office

Additional Requirements

• Clear criminal record
• Verifiable references in a similar role
• Willingness to work overtime and after hours when operationally required

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Administration

• Capture and verify daily production and packing information.
• Maintain production records and submit completed dashboards and reports.
• Verify all invoices and supporting documentation.
• Process cash sales invoices and receipts.
• Control and reconcile petty cash.
• Prepare petty cash reimbursement requests.
• Assist with creditor payments and submit supporting documentation to Head Office.
• Perform weekly banking of cash received.

Stock and Production Control

• Perform monthly stock take balancing and stock closing activities.
• Account for raw material usage and submit reports to Head Office.
• Reconcile Afgri receipts and transport contractor loads.
• Complete Goods Received Notes (GRNs) and consolidate supporting documentation, including invoices and weighbridge slips.

Procurement and Order Management

• Create purchase requisitions and purchase orders on NAV.
• Place orders with Head Office and approved suppliers.
• Receive customer orders and process them on NAV.
• Communicate with relevant departments regarding order releases.
• Forward orders to management for production planning and execution.

General Administration

• File credit notes and provide copies to customers when required.
• Reconcile CHEP pallet accounts.
• Support management with administrative reporting and operational requirements.
• Perform any other reasonable duties related to the position

Skills Required

• Service orientation
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizational ability
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Deadline-driven
• Professional integrity and confidentiality

Important Information for Applicants

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

When applying, please ensure that:

• You use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.
• You upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.
• Your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.
• Supporting documents such as your ID, driver's licence, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.
• Your profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.

A Note on Honesty and Integrity

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.