Senior Financial Accountant
- Somerset West, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
The ideal candidate needs to be a proactive individual who is focused on producing accurate, detail-orientated work.
A self-motivated individual who can work independently and manage their own time and workload effectively.
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you will work at the Fruitways Marketing Office in Somerset West.Key ResponsibilitiesAs part of the finance team, you will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting standards.General Ledger & Financial Reporting
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate integration of financial data into the accounting system.
- Reconcile intercompany transactions and loans.
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with company policies.
- Process standard and adjusting journal entries and distribute monthly general ledger reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Implement and monitor financial control processes to identify risks and improve efficiency.
- Review and report on exceptions in Creditors Control, Debtors Control, and Bank Reconciliations.
- Support the finance team with ad-hoc projects and initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation and review of draft management accounts and forecasts, contributing to the accuracy of monthly reporting packs.
- Monitor and analyse age analysis reports in accordance with the credit policy, and report deviations weekly.
- Develop and maintain reporting frameworks for weekly and monthly debtors and risk reports.
- Manage the credit insurance process and continuously improve debtor risk management.
- Assist in reviewing and monitoring the pooling process and grower payment calculations for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain controls and procedures to ensure accurate season-end reconciliations.
- Manage the season audit and review process.
- Administer the Forward Exchange Contract (FEC) policy for foreign currency fruit sales.
- Maintain and enhance cashflow forecasting models and reporting frameworks.
- Develop financial processes that support cashflow planning and management.
- Review, approve, and release EFT payments, and ensure the accuracy of petty cash and credit card transactions
- 3 Year diploma/degree (postgraduate degree highly advantageous)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role
- SAICA/SAIPA articles advantageous
- Advanced Excel
- Proven understanding of accounting principles and policies
- Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Sage 300 or similar accounting package