Trade Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established concern in the export and agricultural industry is seeking an experienced Accountant. The successful candidate will hold a BComm in Accounting or Finance, with 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in agriculture or exports. Responsibilities include managing trade-related transactions, coordinating financial control, and supporting budgeting processes. This role is vital for ensuring accurate reporting and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification with SAICA / CIMA articles.
• Honours degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in finance/accounting, preferably in agriculture or export.
• Strong knowledge of cost and inventory accounting, as well as currency transactions.
• Knowledge of export regulations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Recordkeeping and reconciliation of all trade-related transactions.
• Monitoring of cost of sales, including farmer payments, packaging, and logistics costs.
• Managing inventory movement and valuation.
• Preparing profit and loss statements per shipment, customer, and product.
• Processing farmer contracts and invoices.
• Monitoring delivery volumes, quality, and price adjustments.
• Ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Recordkeeping of export sales, currency differences, and shipping costs.
• Reconciling farmer contracts with FECs issued.
• Collaborating with logistics and operations teams for accurate financial processing.
• Preparation of monthly margin reports and variance analysis.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Preparation for audits and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintenance and optimization of ERP systems.
• Development and documentation of internal controls and procedures.

Job description

My client, a well-established concern in the Export / Agricultural industry, is seeking to employ an Accountant.

The successful candidate will have a BComm (Accounting, Finance, or related field) and a minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience. Experience in agriculture or exports is advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Recordkeeping and reconciliation of all trade-related transactions
• Monitoring of cost of sales, including farmer payments, packaging, and logistics costs
• Managing inventory movement and valuation
• Preparing profit and loss statements per shipment, customer, and product

Financial Control

• Recordkeeping and reconciliation of all trade-related transactions
• Monitoring of cost of sales including farmer payments, packaging and logistics costs
• Managing inventory movement and valuation
• Preparing profit and loss statements per shipment, customer and product

Procurement & Farmer Payments

• Processing farmer contracts and invoices
• Monitoring delivery volumes, quality, and price adjustments
• Ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers

Export & Logistics Accounting

• Recordkeeping of export sales, currency differences, and shipping costs
• Reconciling farmer contracts with FECs issued
• Reconciling export documentation with financial records
• Collaborating with logistics and operations teams for accurate financial processing

Reporting & Analysis

• Preparation of monthly margin reports and variance analysis
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Preparation for audits and compliance with regulatory requirements

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintenance and optimization of ERP systems
• Development and documentation of internal controls and procedures

Qualifications and Experience:

• Accounting qualification with SAICA / CIMA articles
• Honours degree is advantageous
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in finance/accounting, preferably in agriculture or export
• Strong knowledge of cost and inventory accounting, as well as currency transactions
• Knowledge of export regulations is an advantage