Senior Accountant

Our client is an established producer, packer and exporter of citrus and table grapes with production units and packhouses in the Western Cape.

They have a new vacancy for a Senior Accountant join the senior accounting team. This office-based position will report to the Finance Manager and is based at their head office in Bellville.

Responsibilities:

  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Monthly financial reporting
  • Preparation of board packs
  • Preparation and submission of statutory returns/ requirements as well as company secretarial work
  • Preparation of business plans to provide accurate financial analysis and recommendations to support business decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards
  • Manage weekly and monthly payments
  • Preparation of audit files and finalization of accounts
  • Liaising with external auditors to ensure company compliance with all aspects of the audits
  • Review and implementation of internal controls
  • Risk analysis
  • Managing departmental staff
  • Continuous evaluation of and improvement to financial systems and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Management and control of:
    • Legal agreements
    • Credit applications
    • Asset finance
    • Foreign exchange management
    • Cashflow
    • Insurance
  • Ad hoc project management (financial controls)

Requirements:

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant with strong commercial acumen
  • Minimum of 8 years’ of relevant work experience in finance or accounting
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office-, financial industry specific, and payroll software
  • Agriculture industry experience will be to your advantage
  • Be willing to travel from time to time

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