Finance Officer (Waveren Berries)

United Exports; Wolseley; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on exposure across farm finance

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking an accounts administrator to join their team in Wolseley, Western Cape. The role involves managing daily inventory journals, conducting stock reconciliations, and ensuring financial accuracy within the farm environment. Candidates should possess a National Diploma in Accounting and have a solid understanding of accounting principles, preferably with 1–3 years of experience. This position offers the opportunity for career growth and hands-on involvement in farm finance operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate or 1–3 years’ experience in a junior accounting or finance role.
• Sound working knowledge of accounting systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process daily inventory journals during harvest.
• Conduct monthly stock reconciliations.
• Monitor and manage blueberry inventory.
• Prepare and post month-end corrective entries.
• Provide weekly feedback reports to the Estate Manager.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent email communication

Attention to detail

Understanding of basic accounting principles

Deadline-driven approach

Education

National Diploma in Accounting or similar

Tools

MS Office

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Waveren Berries is a leading blueberry farming operation based in the heart of Tulbagh. We are passionate about producing high-quality fruit while building a sustainable, efficient, and people-focused agricultural business. Our team works closely together in a dynamic farm environment where accuracy, accountability, and collaboration are key to success.

Responsibilities

• Process daily inventory journals during harvest to account for delivered fruit
• Conduct monthly stock reconciliations and ensure alignment with on-site inventory
• Monitor and manage blueberry inventory delivered to United Packhouse
• Maintain accurate transport and delivery documentation during the season
• Match grower returns to inventory records in NetSuite
• Request approval for write-offs of unbilled fruit or waste
• Ensure all delivery notes and signed documentation are accurately filed
• Perform ad hoc invoicing for recoveries and entity-specific charges
• Issue monthly statements and debtor reports by month-end
• Follow up on outstanding debtor payments (strictly 30 days)
• Escalate overdue accounts (31+ days) in line with SOP procedures
• Prepare payment requests in compliance with financial policies
• Maintain real-time creditors ageing analysis
• Ensure invoices are billed in the correct currency
• Open purchase orders daily as instructed by the Estate Manager
• Ensure correct GL allocation and alignment with approved budgets
• Match supplier invoices to approved POs and delivery notes
• Upload supplier invoices into NetSuite
• Void unapproved purchase orders
• Follow up on outstanding and unapproved POs
• Maintain signed-off reconciliations for audit purposes
• Conduct weekly bank reconciliations
• Perform customer and supplier reconciliations for Financial Accountant sign-off
• Process inventory journals for chemicals, fertilisers, and stock items
• Prepare and post month-end corrective entries from approved schedules
• Ensure intercompany loans, AP ageing, and AR ageing balance monthly
• Provide weekly feedback reports to the Estate Manager
• Contribute to monthly management accounts with variance analysis
• Liaise with suppliers and assist with organizing farm deliveries

Qualifications / Experience

• National Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or similar qualification
• Graduate or 1–3 years’ experience in a junior accounting or finance role
• Sound working knowledge of accounting systems (SAGE / NetSuite advantageous)

Technical Skills

• Strong computer literacy, particularly MS Office and Excel
• Excellent email and professional communication etiquette
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Process- and deadline-driven approach

Behavioural / Interpersonal

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning and organisational ability
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a farm environment

Why join Waveren Berries?

• Be part of a growing agricultural business with strong financial discipline
• Work in the scenic Tulbagh region, based on a working farm
• Gain hands-on exposure across all aspects of farm finance and operations
• Collaborative team environment with close interaction between finance and operations
• Opportunity to grow your career in agricultural finance and gain valuable industry experience
• Make a real impact by supporting operational efficiency and financial accuracy at farm level