Job Description

Our client in the Agriculture sector in the Hemel & Aarde Valley, Hermanus, is looking for a Bookkeeper/ Jnr Accountant to join their team.Are you meticulous, organized, and passionate about numbers? We are on the lookout for a detail-oriented and dynamic Bookkeeper..As the backbone of their financial operations, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining their financial records, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to our client's continued success.Main Responsibilities:- Conduct cashbook reconciliations, including meticulous debtorsxe2x80x99 payment allocations.- Oversee creditors reconciliations with a keen eye for accuracy.- Maintain and file financial records diligently.- Provide regular updates on cash flow forecasts, contributing to strategic financial planning.- Collaborate in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc financial estimates.- Analyze complex financial records and reports to provide actionable insights.- Support management with comprehensive account reconciliations and reporting.- Ensure timely submission of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual results.- Facilitate auditors during year-end audits, handling queries and requests efficiently.- Assist in compiling board packs and handling confidential information with discretion.- Manage fixed assets schedules and processing of relevant journals.- Support senior finance in ad hoc reporting, projects, and expansion plans.- Undertake other financial duties as required, exhibiting adaptability and initiative.Skills and Capabilities:- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.- Possess strong analytical problem-solving abilities.- Excel in both independent work and collaborative team environments.- Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.- Exhibit a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.Minimum Requirements:- Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; Diploma in Financial Accounting or completed articles (SAIPA/CIMA) advantageous.- Proficiency in Excel (Intermediate) and Xero (advantageous).- Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.- Experience in the agricultural industry preferred.- Own transport and ability to work under pressure independently.- Strong sense of responsibility and supervisory skills.- Proficiency in both Afrikaans and English.- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.Area: HermanusSalary: Market related and depending on experience.Start date: As soon as possible

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