Junior Management Accountant 2

Sovereign Foods Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A national supplier of chicken products is seeking a Junior Management Accountant 2 to assist in the financial and production administration of the Agriculture division. Ideal candidates should possess a Diploma in Bookkeeping and 2 to 3 years' experience in financial administration. Strong MS Excel skills and knowledge of ERP systems are essential. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with deadlines and diverse tasks.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years work experience in bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Good understanding of database administration.
• Ability to take corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely financial accounting administration and reporting.
• Maintain financial and operational cost control reconciliation.
• Assist in month-end accounting processes.

Skills

Excellent MS Excel skills

Strong analytical ability

Good communication skills

Good time management skills

Education

Diploma in Bookkeeping

Matric certificate or equivalent

BCom degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP & financial systems (Syspro)

Job description

Overview

Sovereign, a national supplier of chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Junior Management Accountant 2 in the Agriculture division. The successful incumbent will report directly to the Divisional Financial Manager: Agriculture. The Junior Management Accountant 2 will assist in the financial and production administration of the Agriculture division. This position holds the TASK Grade of T09. The ideal candidate should have a matric certificate or equivalent, a Diploma in Bookkeeping and 2 to 3 year’s work experience in bookkeeping and financial administration. A BCom degree will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timeous financial accounting administration and reporting of broiler division.
• Maintain financial and operational cost control reconciliation.
• Complete, analyse and distribute monthly cost analysis.
• Assist in month-end accounting processes.
• Capture, compile and reconcile labour broker reports and forecasts. Follow up any pay queries with labour broker.
• Action ad hoc projects and general tasks as and when necessary.

Qualifications

• Excellent MS Excel skills, good understanding of database administration, good working understanding formula’s, pivot tables, graphs.
• High degree of other computer literacy, i.e. MS Office.
• Sound knowledge and experience in ERP & financial systems. Syspro would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical ability and financial understanding.
• Good communication skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take corrective action.
• Good time management skills.

Closing Date: 25 September 2025

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.