Financial Accountant — Global Fruit Trade & Costing

Zeminwe Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join a finance team in the fruit industry in Cape Town. The ideal candidate must hold a relevant financial degree and have strong skills in cost accounting and international finance. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, preparing reports, and managing payments. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are critical. This full-time position offers market-related remuneration based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completed articles at a registered auditing firm or minimum 2/3 years relevant accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills and general computer literacy.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting and standard cost principles.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions (AP AR GL entries).
• Execute vendor and internal payments accurately and on time.
• Monitor and reconcile bank transactions and balances.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and assist with liquidity planning.
• Manage ledgers and reconcile payment deductions.

Skills

SRP systems

Financial Statement Preparation

Accounting Software

Hyperion

Financial Report Writing

GAAP

General Ledger Accounting

Regulatory Reporting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Financial Analysis

Education

Relevant Financial Degree (BCom Accounting or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join a finance team in the fruit industry in Cape Town. The ideal candidate must hold a relevant financial degree and have strong skills in cost accounting and international finance. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, preparing reports, and managing payments. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are critical. This full-time position offers market-related remuneration based on experience.