SUMMARY:
Commercial feedlot Farm with associated crop farming (agronomy) and logistics operations. The Senior Accountant forms part of the management team and is responsible for cost control, reconciliations, management accounts and financial planning across the feedlot, crop and workshop divisions. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
 
Key responsibilities

Reconciliations and month-end

• Finalise weekly reconciliations for feed, medicine, workshop, chemicals and seed, and diesel
• Prepare the WIP/capital, accruals and profit-control reconciliations; move items to the income statement and raise provisions where required
• Submit SARS diesel refund claims and monitor diesel usage and stock on vehicles

Management accounts and budgeting

• Compare the budget with the management accounts (ManAcs), ensure costs are correctly allocated and give feedback to management
• Review crop, feedlot and administration budgets
• Prepare the annual one-year plan, including cattle growth and weight research, and compare monthly KPIs against it

Costing and profitability

• Prepare return on investment (ROI), cost over gains (COG), contract totals and break-even analyses on calf weights and slaughter results
• Prepare cost-per-km and unit-cost calculations for trucks, equipment and by-products

Purchasing, invoicing and controls

• Review purchase requisitions and quotations against the OPEX budget
• Approve invoice analyses and ensure pens are invoiced to the correct client
• Calculate minimum and maximum medicine stock levels
• Lead stock-takes with the operations team

Assets, projects and administration

• Follow up on purchases and sales of vehicles, implements and equipment, and arrange demonstrations
• Arrange insurance and supporting documentation
• Attend the daily operations meeting and compile weekend duty rosters

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements BCom Accounting degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution At least 3 years' accounting experience, including reconciliations, month-end and management accounts Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Working knowledge of Sage Pastel Valid driver's license Advantageous Experience in agriculture, a feedlot or livestock environment Knowledge of SARS diesel refund requirements Experience in costing, budgeting and ROI analysis Skills and attributes Strong analytical ability and attention to detail Able to work independently, manage deadlines and handle a high daily workload Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans Comfortable working with operational teams in the field, including stock-takes Willing to take part in the weekend duty roster