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 xe2x80x93 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:AccountantPurpose 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

RequirementsEducation:

• 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

BenefitsThe 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.

Westfalia Fruit