Accountant - VKB Finance, Head Office Reitz

VKB Group; Reitz; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking an accounting professional to manage financial transactions and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, completed articles, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include preparing management statements, assisting with budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Relevant BCom degree with specialization in Accountancy.
• Completed Articles (SAIPA/SAICA).
• Applicable experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management statements and variance reports.
• Assist departments with budgeting processes.
• Ensure accounting processes comply with IFRS and SARS regulations.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BCom degree with specialization in Accountancy

Tools

Excel

Caseware

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 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 in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

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

Job Description

The ideal team member will be responsible for checking, processing, and correcting transactions in the accounting system of VKB Finance's central financial function, as well as reporting on financial results regularly.

Requirements

• Relevant BCom degree with specialization in Accountancy
• Completed Articles (SAIPA/SAICA)
• Applicable experience in a fast-paced environment, independently and within a team
• Excellent computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Caseware is advantageous
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management statements and variance reports
• Assist departments with budgeting processes
• Allocate debtor and creditor accounts
• Prepare reconciliations and ensure controls are in place
• Maintain and correct allocations in the general ledger
• Monitor and manage cash flow needs
• Assist with reporting and analysis for department heads
• Prepare, review, and approve journals and EFTs daily
• Ensure accounting processes comply with IFRS and SARS regulations
• Calculate and submit tax requirements via SARS e-filing
• Responsibilities may evolve as the candidate and department develop

Skills Required

• Decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and accept responsibility within a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Drive to add value to the business
• Strong analytical, numeracy, and interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Compliance awareness
• Organizational and planning skills

Additional Information

• The company reserves the right to terminate jobs at any time at their discretion
• Personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes and employment-related activities
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and supporting the recruitment of people with disabilities
• When applying via the Career Portal, use Google Chrome, upload a clear PDF or Word CV without handwriting, and ensure supporting documents are uploaded separately
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