POSITION PURPOSE

The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring effective financial controls and supporting the financial management of the business.

The role has a strong focus on fruit industry accounting, including producer accounts, sales, cost of sales, debtors, creditors, banking, QX/Prophet, export costs and statutory compliance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5 years’ relevant financial accounting experience.
  • Experience with Pastel.
  • Experience with QX/Prophet or a similar agricultural ERP system advantageous.
  • Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
  • Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Good understanding of VAT, PAYE and income tax.
  • Strong analytical, organisational and reconciliation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Maintain the general ledger and financial records.
  • Prepare and process journals, accruals and provisions.
  • Perform bank and account reconciliations.
  • Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting.
  • Support year-end processes.

Sales, Cost of Sales & Producer Accounting

  • Capture and reconcile sales and cost-of-sales transactions.
  • Manage producer accounts, payments and related costs.
  • Monitor packing, transport, cold-storage and other fruit-related costs.
  • Assist with profitability and cost analysis.

Debtors & Creditors

  • Manage debtor and creditor accounts.
  • Process invoices, credit notes and payments.
  • Prepare and reconcile debtor and creditor statements.
  • Monitor outstanding balances and payment due dates.
  • Manage customer credit cover and credit exposure.

QX / Prophet & Operational Systems

  • Capture and maintain financial information on QX/Prophet.
  • Manage account sales and actual costs.
  • Generate estimated and final profit information.
  • Ensure financial information agrees between operational and accounting systems.

Banking, Payments & Export Costs

  • Manage banking and payment processes.
  • Prepare producer, supplier and ocean-freight payments.
  • Maintain payment schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Manage ocean-freight and other export-related costs.

SARS, Compliance & Audit

  • Prepare VAT, PAYE/EMP201 and other statutory information.
  • Maintain supporting documentation for SARS requirements.
  • Assist with annual audits and external auditors.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

  • Assist with budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Analyse actual results against budget.
  • Investigate variances and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Provide financial information to support management decision-making.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Strong financial accounting and reconciliation skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Good understanding of the fruit export environment.
  • Proficient in accounting and ERP systems.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

 KEY SYSTEMS

Pastel | QX/Prophet | Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Office | Banking Platforms

 ROLE OUTCOME

To ensure that the company’s financial, producer, sales and export transactions are accurately captured, reconciled, controlled and reported, providing management with reliable financial information for decision-making.

Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za