Accountant

Required outputs: Functional

• Preparation of Crop Advisor and other commission liability (accrual) journals.
• Extract of the Crop Advisor commission reports to identify significant variances for management review and approval.
• Reconciliation of commission balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and submit journals from prior month’s balance sheet review and reconciliation.
• Preparation and calculation of Crop Advisor rebates and incentives
• Use and management of Crop Advisor commission customized system.
• Communication of monthly commission payment related deadlines to all stakeholders.
• Preparation of commission payments to Crop Advisors using the commission system.
• Create Crop Advisor Commission statements and supporting schedules for submission to Crop Advisors on a monthly basis.
• Communication and submissions to group Human Capital Department (Employees Tax & Take on).
• Perform regular reviews of Crop Advisor master files.
• Perform annual tax status reviews for all Crop Advisors
• Management of Crop Advisor & depot contact list.
• Regularly review and update of procedures for the take on and termination of Crop Advisors.

• Assist with the preparation of the internal and external audit process.
• Travel IT System administrator.
• To keep abreast on legal and regulatory issues relating to accounting matters.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance thereof.
• To appreciate the importance of customer satisfaction and responding to this accordingly.
• To possess the ability to solve problems systematically.
• To comply with all safety regulations as per company policy in areas of responsibility.
• Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to be compiled and prepared for Management review.
• To adhere to all internal control policies as directed by Management.

To undertake any legal ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as directed by Management.

Requirements

Personal attributes

Qualifications and expertise required (Must)

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)

• Minimum education Grade 12 with tertiary qualification of a B.Compt degree with Accounting major.
• Must possess good customer relationship skills.
• Must possess excellent communication (verbal and written), and organisational skills.
• Analytical skills (basic budgeting and cost control).
• Must be computer literate in MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word) and MS Outlook.
• Must possess a working knowledge of Syspro.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and have own reliable transport.
• Must be medically fit to drive.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be deadline driven.
• Must be able to travel.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in an accounting environment

Safety awareness.

Working in an organised systematic manner

Presenting and communicating information

Attention to detail and accuracy

Adhering to principles and values

Analysing

Coping with pressures and setbacks

Adapting and responding to change.

Following instructions and procedures

Relating and networking

Deadline driven

Safety awareness