Finance Clerk (Somerset West)

Fruitways; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-business in Somerset West is seeking a dynamic Finance Clerk to support the finance team. The role involves ensuring accurate financial compliance, preparing VAT returns, and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in accounting and at least 2 years of finance experience. Proficiency in Sage 300 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience in a finance department.
• Experience with VAT claims, audits, and inspections.
• Understanding of financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate VAT returns timeously.
• Maintain documentation for VAT claims and audits.
• Conduct internal diesel audits when required.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and capitalise assets.
• Support capex forecasting and audit processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Knowledge of VAT legislation

Experience with accounting software

Education

Diploma in accounting

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Fruitways is a leading agri-business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

FINANCE CLERK

We are looking for a professional, dynamic, and pro-active Finance Clerk with who can provide support to our finance team. Based in Somerset West at our Marketing office, reporting to the Compliance and Reporting Accountant. Responsible for ensuring accurate financial compliance, asset management, and accounting support aligned with Group and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate VAT returns timeously in line with SARS requirements.
• Maintain all necessary documentation for VAT claims, audits, and inspections.
• Conduct internal diesel audits and support SARS audit processes when required.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate Fixed Asset Register (FAR) in line with Group standards.
• Capitalise assets timeously from Work in Progress in coordination with operational managers.
• Reconcile FAR to General Ledger, ensure correct asset locations and update vehicle records across systems.
• Support the accountant with capex forecasting and internal/external audit processes.
• Assist with financial systems housekeeping and data maintenance across all financial systems, including Sage 300, BPM, and Bizview.
• Provide ad hoc support to the finance team when necessary.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Diploma in accounting advantageous
• Experience: 2 years relevant experience in a finance department
• Attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
• Accounting software – Sage 300 or similar financial software advantageous
• Knowledge of relevant VAT legislation and E-filing system advantageous
• Understanding financial processes

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