Financial Accountant - Sales

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd); Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in South Africa is seeking a Financial Accountant- Sales. This role entails updating pricing and managing staff sales processes, alongside preparing statutory returns and various profitability reports. Candidates must have a BCom Honours in Accounting and strong MS Excel skills. The position requires excellent communication and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of work. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the financial success of the operation.

Qualifications

• Qualifications meet the required standard with a BCom Honours in Accounting.
• Experience in retail or manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Must possess strong accounting principles and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Update pricing, load new items and recipes, and prepare end-of-month reports.
• Manage staff sales processes, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Prepare and post commission journals, and reconcile deductions.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Advanced MS Excel

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Education

BCom Honours in Accounting (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Financial Accountant- Sales

Key Performance Areas:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Updating pricing, loading new items and recipes, and preparing day-end/month-end reports for the retail shops.
• Managing staff sales process at the retail shops including onboarding, offboarding, and monthly staff deductions.
• Preparing and posting commission journals, calculating monthly commissions, and reconciling deductions to GL entries and working papers.
• Assisting with yearly budgets, importing budgets into Business Central, and preparing monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Preparing various profitability reports.
• Supporting year-end audits with working papers and explanations, assisting with sales fridge audits, and maintaining fixed asset registers.
• Preparing statutory returns and ad hoc sales reports as required.

Knowledge and Skills:

The qualification requirement for this position is a BCom Honours in Accounting (Chartered Accountant), ideally suited to a recently qualified CA. Exposure to retail or manufacturing operations with extensive knowledge of accounting principles, systems, controls, and related record keeping is essential.

Requirements:

• Computer literacy in MS Office, especially advanced MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Business Central (BC) would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Deadline-driven approach with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to consistently delivering a high standard of work.