CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Farm Manager SA; Groblersdal; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in Groblersdal is seeking a Chief Accountant to manage the Finance Department. Responsibilities include overseeing debtors and creditors, ensuring accurate transaction processing, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, alongside advanced Excel and software skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a similar role.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Familiar with IDU and other software (QX).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Finance Department.
• Ensure completeness of databases and integrations into accounting software.
• Balance intercompany accounts.
• Manage and report on credit risk.
• Input cash flow forecast.

Skills

Relevant degree

Advanced Excel skills

Familiar with SAGE Pastel Evolution

Knowledge of Foreign Exchange

In-depth knowledge of Financial statements

Job description

SUMMARY

Groblersdal Area – Limpopo : The Chief Accountant will oversee and manage the Finance Department of this Family-owned business who specializes in growing, packing and exporting of grapes and citrus.

POSITION INFO

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant degree
• At least 5 years in a similar role
• Advanced excel skills, advanced computer literacy, familiar with SAGE Pastel Evolution, IDU and other software (QX)
• Knowledge of Foreign Exchange
• In depth knowledge of and Financial statements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures full function debtors is performed from capturing of transactions to payment and reconciliation.
• Ensures completeness of databases and integrations into accounting software
• Balances intercompany accounts
• Manages and reports on credit risk
• Inputs into cashflow forecast
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of all transaction processing
• Performs General Ledger reconciliations
• Processes and manages VAT and VAT returns
• Raises and processes journals
• Processes month end and year end
• Prepares general ledgers for management reporting
• Monitors compliance with covenants
• Assembles information for the external auditors
• Maintains chart of accounts
• Reports actuals against budget
• Manages creditors department
• Ensures full function creditors is performed – from capturing of transactions to payment and reconciliation.