Operational Accountant: FMCG Export & Cost Control

Carmién Tea; Citrusdal; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmién Tea in Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa is seeking an Operational Accountant to support day-to-day financial accounting and reporting within our Finance team.

You will work closely with operational teams to ensure cost recording accuracy and help coordinate international freight and export activities, contributing to our growing agri-FMCG business.

This hands-on role offers development opportunities and exposure to ERP systems and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• 3+ years of experience in financial or operational accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify financial transactions and invoices with strong controls.
• Capture cost budgets and monitor expenditures; investigate variances.
• Perform reconciliations and identify cost efficiency opportunities.
• Support month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Assist with procurement procedures and cost control with operational teams.
• Coordinate international freight bookings and export shipments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Central

Job description

Carmién Tea in Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa is seeking an Operational Accountant to support day-to-day financial accounting and reporting within our Finance team.

You will work closely with operational teams to ensure cost recording accuracy and help coordinate international freight and export activities, contributing to our growing agri-FMCG business.

This hands-on role offers development opportunities and exposure to ERP systems and process improvements.