Accountant

Grabouw, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

5 days ago

A well established client in the agricultural industry is seeking to employ an Accountant to join their team. The purpose of this role is to provide financial clarity, control, and insight that supports sound business decision-making.Tasks and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Accounts Payable and Receivable Management: Accurately process and monitor supplier invoices and customer payments and ensure timely reconciliation of accounts, manage credit terms, and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow.
General Ledger and Cash Book Oversight: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and daily cash book entries and ensure transactions are correctly recorded and aligned with internal accounting policies.
Fixed Asset Register Maintenance: Track the acquisition, movement, and disposal of fixed assets and update depreciation schedules and ensure accurate asset reporting in line with accounting standards.
Tax Compliance and SARS Submissions: Prepare and submit VAT returns and other required tax documentation to SARS and ensure accurate calculations, timely filings, and compliance with local tax legislation.
Month-End Close and Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end procedures, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Team Oversight and Review: Review financial work prepared by other team members for accuracy and completeness and provide support and informal guidance where necessary. * Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with operations, procurement, and senior management to align financial processes with business activities and provide insights into cost tracking and budget performance.Audit and Record Management: Ensure financial records are complete, organized, and audit-ready and assist with internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and addressing queries. Technical Skills:

A Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is essential.
Professional registration or affiliation with SAIPA or SAICA is advantageous and will be considered a strong asset.
A minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
Proven experience managing the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and fixed asset tracking.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to and support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements and audit-ready reports.
Proficiency in using one or more accounting software systems is essential; previous experience with Syspro is a distinct advantage.
Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, and tax compliance (specifically with SARS).
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small, high-performing team.

In return, a competitive market related salary is on offer

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