Job Description

Westfalia Fruit , a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.


With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.


Westfalia Marketing, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced:

Accountant

Purpose of the role:

The Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Head of Business Partnering Commercial with monthly management accounts, variance analysis, audits and bank.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare journals for management accounts relating to income statement, provision, accruals, stock and intercompany transactions Prepare the management account disclosure Perform income statement reconciliations, ensure the income statement is complete and investigate and provide feedback on discrepancies from budget/estimates Assist in preparation of the monthly variance analysis between actual, prior year, budget and estimate and investigating and commenting on large discrepancies/overspend Prepare D365 vs Palbroker reconciliation for the month STATSSA reporting Assist in preparation of the annual budget Assist in preparation of the financial audit file from an income statement perspective for interim and annual audit Prepare the income statement section of the accounts pack and tax pack that will be audited Declaration to SARS on suppliers and charging of VAT to suppliers not registered for VAT Assist with forecasting of incoming foreign exchange funds on a weekly basis Assist with preparing cashflow forecast for the year ahead based on volumes and forecasted selling and cost prices Facilitate BBBEE audit process. Assist with the annual financial statement audit, APAC audit and Tax audits where needed

Requirements

Education:

Matric Certificate Post matric qualification in accounting/bookkeeping is required CA(SA)s will be preferred

Experience:

Experience in the Agricultural industry will be an added advantage Intermediate /advanced Excel knowledge (Pivots, Vlookups) Experience with full finance function up to trial balance Experience with banking, debtors, creditors, management accounts, SARS, cashflow management Experience with compilation of audit files and assisting with SARS audits

Behavioral Competencies:

Proactive and able to work independently Professional and courteous demeanour Strong organizational skills Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively Dependable and reliable Positive attitude towards teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 26 March 2025.


NB: Should you not receive correspondence 25 April 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.