Senior Accountant (Agricultural-Fruit Packing)

Express Employment Professionals; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic finance professional in Mbombela to join the financial team. The candidate will analyze financial data, ensure compliance with regulations, and assist with financial reporting and audits. A relevant finance qualification, completed articles, and 5+ years of experience are essential for this role, preferably in the fruit packing industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a senior accountant, preferably in the fruit packing industry.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of annual financial statements.
• Prepare and file tax returns and supporting reconciliations.
• Assist with audits and necessary documentation.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasts.
• Implement and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting or related

Job description

Job purpose

Seeking a dynamic finance professional to play a key role within the financial team. This role will focus on analyzing financial data, providing actionable insights, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies. This role will support informed decision-making and contribute to the overall financial health and efficiency of the division.

Key Accountability Areas

• Financial reporting: Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (Full IFRS). In addition, monthly divisional management accounts.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns and supporting monthly reconciliations.
• Audit Support: Assist with the preparation of the necessary documentation for internal and external audits.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with budgets and financial forecasts.
• Internal Controls: Assist with the implementation and maintenance of internal controls.
• Corporate Governance: Assist with board meeting agenda, resolutions and minutes of meetings.

Skills and Competencies

• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail.
• Must be self-starting and detail orientated.
• Structured approach to work and highly organized.
• The ability to take responsibility and show initiative.
• Ability to work well within a team but also highly functional on your own.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good internal audit and risk technical skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal).

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance i.e. BCom Accounting or related.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.
• Minimum of 5 years’ senior accountant experience, preferably within the fruit packing industry.