Job Description

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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Closing date: 21 March 2024

HopkinsCoetzee Associates