Senior Accountant

M3 Human Capital Management; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee finance operations within a dynamic wine estate. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in agricultural or production industries. Responsibilities include financial reporting, cost accounting, and tax compliance. This role is vital for ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in wine/agricultural industries.
• Knowledge of SA tax and IFRS standards required.
• Familiarity with inventory and production software advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily finance operations including general ledger and revenue recognition.
• Prepare financial statements and cash flow forecasts.
• Support budget preparation and annual audits.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

MS Excel

Education

BCom degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Evolution

Xero

Pastel

QuickBooks

Job description

Stellenbosch Hills, a well-established wine estate based in Stellenbosch , is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who understands the complexity of agricultural production and retail operations, and will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial systems and reporting while providing strategic insights to support decision-making across wine production and the tasting room.

Key responsibilities will include: *Managing and overseeing daily operations of the finance function (including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition) *Preparing financial statements, management accounts, and cash flow forecasts *Maintaining cost tracking for wine production and bottling, cellar costs, and inventory valuation (WIP and finished goods) *Monitoring and reconciling stock levels for wine, bulk wine, dry goods, and consumables *Preparing and submitting tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Excise, SAWIS submission, Income Tax) *Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis across departments *Assisting with audit preparation and liaising with external auditors *Ensuring accurate recording and classification of revenue from DTC (direct-to-consumer), and wholesale *Payroll processing and reconciliations *Providing financial insights to management to support operational efficiency and profitability *Driving improvements in internal controls, reporting systems, and financial processes *All other duties related to the role.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• BCom degree in Accounting or Finance;

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant accounting experience (including stock and cost accounting), preferably in the wine/agricultural/production industries;

• Knowledge of SA tax and financial reporting standards (IFRS/SARS compliance);

• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g., Sage Evolution, Xero, Pastel, or QuickBooks);

• Familiarity with inventory and production software (e.g., WineMS, EzyWine) will be advantageous.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 18 August 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on XXX-XXXX.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.