Fruit Accountant

Zeminwe Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fruit exporter in Stellenbosch is seeking a highly skilled Fruit Accountant to manage costs and financial controls. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Finance degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience, contributing to a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in the fruit export industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salary (negotiable based on experience)

Growth Opportunities

Dynamic Environment

Qualifications

• Matric with BCom Finance or relevant degree.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience in the fruit export industry.
• Proficiency in financial and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service provider agreements and draft cost estimates.
• Prepare costing for customer invoices and check margins.
• Develop and test ERP system cost management module.

Skills

Cost Allocations

Financial Analysis

Reporting

Cost Accounting

Data Systems Proficiency

Education

BCom Finance

Job description

Fruit Accountant position available in Stellenbosch.

Our client, a Fruit Exporter based in Stellenbosch, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fruit Accountant to join their dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management
  • Maintain directory of service provider agreements and rate schedules
  • Draft customer cost estimates/quotes
  • Update cost estimates
  • Draft and maintain pricing guidelines for key services as discussed / agreed with the Cost Account Manager
  • Provide guidance to Creditors
• Financial Control
  • Prepare and capture costing for customer invoices
  • Check estimated cost vs actual cost to establish margins/losses
• Systems
  • Development & Testing of ERP system cost management module
  • Knowledge & understanding of systems, operations, pricing strategy, and other relevant areas to perform the job requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric with BCom Finance or relevant degree
• Strong understanding of cost allocations in the supply chain
• Ability to analyze financial data
• Generate reports
• Provide insight into cost performance and profitability
• 2-5 years of accounting experience within the fruit export industry
• Proficiency in financial and data systems on the accounting side
• Deep understanding of cost accounting and standard cost principles
  Understanding of supply chain, procurement, production, logistics, and distribution in the fruit sector
• Precision in calculating and tracking costs
• Accuracy in reporting and budgeting
• Reliable own transport

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a leading company in the fruit industry as an experienced accountant
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a team that values innovation and excellence
• Join us and make a significant impact on the fruit export industry. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for the fruit industry, we would love to hear from you!