Financial Accountant

Progressive International - Global Recruitment #miningjobs #engineeringjobs #Remotejobs #financejobs; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a detail-oriented finance professional in Pretoria with expertise in accounting principles within the grain/agriculture sector. The successful candidate will manage financial records, oversee accounting operations, and prepare budgets while ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates must possess relevant experience and qualifications, along with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 required.
• 5–7 years in a financial accounting role.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA) or CIMA (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of financial records through proper verification and reconciliation.
• Manage month-end and year-end closure processes.
• Compile budgets and financial forecasts.

Skills

financial reporting

reconciliations

budgeting

forecasting

analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

financial systems

accounting software

Job description

JOB PURPOSE: We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented finance professional with a strong grounding in accounting principles and a sound understanding of the grain/agriculture sector. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can operate effectively both independently and as part of a broader finance team.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (essential)
• 5–7 years of proven experience in a financial accounting role
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA) or CIMA (advantageous but not mandatory)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems and accounting software
• In-depth understanding of financial accounting standards, compliance requirements, and audit procedures
• Solid grasp of financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience or knowledge of the Grain industry and its financial structures (preferred)
  
  

Responsibilities And Duties

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records through proper transaction recording, verification, and reconciliation
• Manage the month-end and year-end closure processes
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and perform regular audits to resolve discrepancies
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely, accurate processing and reconciliation
• Compile budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with relevant departments
• Analyse budget variances and provide financial recommendations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audit processes
• Conduct financial analysis to highlight trends, risks, and improvement areas
• Oversee inventory accounting and perform physical counts for Grain Marketing
• Manage capital and conduct asset verifications for Grain Marketing and Silo Services
• Monitor and control capital within approved budgets and conduct physical asset verifications for Grain Marketing and Silo Services
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement for Grain Marketing and Silo Services
• Provide financial insights and reporting to support senior management decisions
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams
  
  

Core Competencies

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing controls
• Professional, adaptable, and collaborative in team environments
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans (advantageous)
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid Code 08 driver's license
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between Pretoria and Piet Retief
• Must be based in Pretoria or Piet Retief, or willing to commute
  
  

Desired Skills

• financial reporting
• reconciliations
• budgeting
• and forecasting
• Agriculture silo
• industry exp
• analytical