FRUIT ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT

Farm Manager SA; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural firm in Bellville, Western Cape, is seeking a Fruit Accountant Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification and 2-3 years of bookkeeping experience. Strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently are essential. The role involves preparing financial reports, reconciling invoices, and supporting annual audits. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Familiarity with accounting and export systems.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of various producer reports.
• Reconcile and maintain cost invoices for producer payments.
• Review accuracy of financial data used in liquidations.
• Maintain grower reconciliation and interest calculation files.
• Communicate with producers and packhouses.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Computer literacy

Excellent administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

SUMMARY :

Bellville Area – Western Cape: Our client is seeking a Fruit Accountant Assistant to join their team.

POSITION DETAILS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification with 2-3 years of bookkeeping experience
• Strong Excel skills and computer literacy
• Familiarity with accounting and export systems
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Advantageous: knowledge of consignment accounting, cost chains, and Incoterms

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of various producer reports
• Reconcile and maintain cost invoices for producer payments
• Review accuracy of financial data used in liquidations
• Maintain grower reconciliation and interest calculation files
• Communicate with producers and packhouses
• Update packhouse charges schedule & reconcile with producer packout reports, BC, and shipments (on variety level)
• Review and approve packhouse invoices
• Create and update grower interest schedules (advances, loans, charges)
• Prepare, file, and email producer season reports
• Assist with the annual audit by compiling necessary information for auditors
• Capture SLP intercompany recovery invoices on Trust BC
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.