Bookkeeper

University of Fort Hare; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An established fruit exporter in Tzaneen, Limpopo, seeks a Bookkeeper / Accountant. The ideal candidate will hold a BComm Accounting degree and have 3-8 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in agriculture. Responsibilities include executing financial strategies and ensuring operational excellence. A strong grasp of financial principles and accounting standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting within the agricultural sector is advantageous.
• Commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to manage a financial team.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial strategy to support business objectives.
• Play a pivotal role in operational excellence.

Skills

Financial principles

Accounting standards

Financial analysis

M.S. Office

Pastel Accounting software

Education

BComm Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

My client, an established fruit exporter, is seeking to employ a Bookkeeper / Accountant to join their team in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

The successful candidate will have a BComm Accounting degree with completed articles OR no articles, with 3 - 8 years financial accounting experience (within the Agricultural sector would be advantageous).

Responsibilities

The suitable candidate will play a pivotal role in continued operational excellence as well as executing financial strategy to support the business objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications: BComm Accounting with Completed articles OR No articles, with 3 - 8 years financial accounting experience (within the Agricultural sector would be advantageous)

Knowledge and Experience

• Financial principles, accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Financial analysis, reporting and internal controls
• Financial control systems, accounting procedures
• Accounting standards, appropriate financial governance
• M.S. Office, Accounting software i.e Pastel and / or other
• Managing financial team

Attributes & Work Ethics

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity
• Target driven, self-motivated
• Assertive
• Highly energetic, Able to work under pressure