Senior Accountant (Agricultural-Fruit Packing)

Aleon Pty Ltd; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in Mpumalanga is seeking a dynamic finance professional to join their team. The role involves analyzing financial data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to the financial health of the division. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit support. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of senior accountant experience and a relevant finance qualification. A structured, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior accountant experience, preferably in the fruit packing industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and preparation of annual financial statements.
• Prepare and file tax returns and supporting reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparations.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasts.
• Help implement and maintain internal controls.
• Assist with corporate governance for board meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Internal audit skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting or related

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles

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.