SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Salary: Market Related
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Financial Manager
Location: Umhlanga
Role Type: Permanent
Role Purpose:
International commodity trading company requires a Stock Accountant to be responsible for the accurate financial accounting, reconciliation, valuation, and reporting of all stock-related transactions within the trading business. This role manages end to end stock accounting processes, including stock reconciliations, supplier (farmer and co-op) stock payments, stock financing with banks, and month-end close activities. The position supports a high-volume trading environment and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure with strict monthly deadlines.
Key working relationships:
- Internal: CFO, Head of Trading and Traders, Logistics/Execution, IT/ERP
- External: Auditors, SARS, banks
Qualifications / Experience:
- Relevant financial and accounting qualification with at least three years completed SAIPA/SAICA articles.
- Experience: 3-5+ years in finance , preferably in trading, agriculture or any stock-intensive environment.
- Experience in stock accounting, reconciliations and stock financing essential and highly advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/IFRS for SMEs and VAT (imports/exports/zero-rating).
- Demonstrated ability to drive system enhancements and automation.
- Excellent presentation, communication skills and time management skills.
- Confident character to challenge and influence management with the objective to improve the business.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Responsibilities:
- Stock Reconciliations
- Stock Payments (Farmers & Co-ops)
- Stock Financing with Banks
- Month-End Accounting & Reporting
- Financial Controls & Compliance
- Systems & Process Support
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