Senior Accountant (Agriculture / Food Industry)

Network1; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture and fruit company in Somerset West is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage GL and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a BCom degree, 3 years' experience in accounting, and advanced Excel skills. Join a thriving export giant making a global impact in the agri-sector.

Qualifications

• 3 years in a full accounting function role.
• SAIPA or SAICA articles (an advantage).

Responsibilities

• GL management & accurate financial reporting.
• Debtors control & timely payments.
• Cash flow & forex management and FECs.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Sage 300 or similar ERP system experience

Education

BCom degree

Job description

Numbers meet nature! My client, an agriculture and fruit giant based in Somerset West, is looking for a Senior Accountant who can crunch their numbers as smoothly as they harvest their produce. If you’re ready to blend financial precision with the growth of a powerhouse in the agri‑sector, this role will give you the perfect mix of challenge and reward.

What You’ll Be Cultivating

• GL management & accurate financial reporting
• Debtors control & timely payments
• Seasonal closures – no sweating the busy seasons
• Cash flow & forex management and FECs

What’s In Your Toolkit

• BCom degree
• 3 years in a full accounting function role
• SAIPA or SAICA articles (an advantage)
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Sage 300 or similar ERP system experience

Why You’ll Love It

You’ll be part of a thriving export giant where your skills directly fuel international growth. This isn’t just about counting beans; it’s about helping a business that feeds the world keep its financial roots strong!

If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles or positions.

For more information contact:

Elzette Hood

Senior Recruitment Specialist – Finance and Audit

Required Experience Senior IC

Key Skills GIS, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Data Collection, Irrigation Systems, Agriculture, CAD, GPS, Water Quality, Biology, Nursery, Emergency Maintenance, Technical Assistance, Water Conservation, Agricultural Equipment

Employment Type Full‑Time

Experience years

Vacancy 1