Management Accountant: Operations

Our client is a leading and vertically integrated citrus and Rooibos tea producer in the Citrusdal valley and they have an opportunity for a dynamic individual to join their team as a Management Accountant. They are a passionate and efficient cross-functional team with high regard to leadership, empowerment,  and trust.

Purpose and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Financial Manager, this is a service role supporting the operational units and Finance leadership in the pursuit of international best practice, with the following responsibilities:

• Maintenance of financial data in the accounting system and related applications
• Management of data capturing processes (manual and automated)
• Costings and variance analysis and reporting
• Support with budgeting processes
• Investigate and report on budget variances
• Capex modelling, costing, reporting and maintenance of fixed assets records
• Assistance with tax calculations and records, specifically related to fixed assets
• Audit support
• Management Reporting

Requirements and Competencies:

• Applicable tertiary qualification (e.g., BCom Management Accounting), with a continuous learning attitude
• Relevant and proven experience, preferably within the agricultural environment
• Advanced numerical and financial capability
• Aptitude to manage large quantity of data and variables
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills with practical flair
• Experience in Microsoft products, specifically Dynamics 365 Business Central, PowerBI and advanced excel will count in the candidate’s favour
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with emphasis on EQ and influence
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to work and prosper within a team environment
• Self-motivated, driven, resilient and humble

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