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Farm Manager SA; Citrusdal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA seeks a capable financial professional to lead accounting and management reporting within a farming environment. The role requires compliance with VAT, PAYE and SARS, plus strong Excel skills for detailed cash-flow analyses.

Applicants should bring 3–5 years of accounting experience and familiarity with software like Pastel or Sage, Draftworx, and payroll systems. The position demands accuracy and independent work in a fast-paced agricultural setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years' accounting/financial management experience.
• Experience with full accounting functions and management reporting.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Pastel, Sage or similar.
• Understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS requirements.
• Cash-flow management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting.
• Effective cash-flow management.
• Accurate VAT, payroll and statutory compliance.
• Debtor and creditor management.

Skills

Hands-on

Organised

Independent work

Under pressure

Excel & analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Proactive

Explain financials

Confidentiality

Farm environment

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Pastel / Sage

Draftworx

Crest Payroll

Farm Costing Solutions Payroll

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years' relevant accounting/financial management experience.
• Experience with full accounting functions and management reporting.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software such as Pastel, Sage or similar.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS requirements.
• Strong understanding of cash-flow management and budgeting.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Agricultural or farming environment.
• Fresh produce or flower industry.
• Export businesses.
• Foreign-currency transactions.
• Packhouse operations.
• Agricultural costing.
• Seasonal labour.
• A.P., SIZA or other agricultural compliance systems.
• Export logistics and freight.
• Banking facilities and working-capital management.
• Payroll and HR administration.
• Draftworx, Pastel or other accounting platforms.
• Crest Payroll, Farm Costing Solutions Payroll for HR related.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Hands-on and commercially minded.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong in Excel and financial analysis.
• A good communicator who can work with both management and operational staff.
• Able to identify problems and investigate the underlying causes.
• Proactive rather than purely reactive.
• Able to explain financial information in a practical and understandable manner.
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential financial information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting.
• Effective cash-flow management.
• Accurate VAT, payroll and statutory compliance.
• Effective debtor and creditor management.