Our client, a pioneer in the agriculture sector, is looking for a dynamic person to join their team as Senior Accountant.
The Senior Accountant needs to take a proactive approach to the handling of all finance aspects of the allocated business entities(countries) to ensure accurate reporting to the head of finance and Exco
(This is a hybrid position)
Main Responsibilities
• Weekly review of Cash Flow Forecasts.
• Coordination of the submission of the annual budgets, forecasting and adhoc short-term estimate processes as well as the various respective reporting
packs.
• Analyse complex financial records and reports.
• Provide management with account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties.
• Responsible for overseeing the timely submission of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual results including all supporting schedules, slides, and
commentary for all relevant countries and provide strategic direction based on analysis.
• Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial controls and supporting information systems of the company.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax policies as well as internal control framework by managing internal processes and procedures.
• Assist auditors with information requests and queries during the year-end audit.
• Compile board-packs
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules.
• Support senior finance in ad hoc reporting, projects, and expansion plan.
Requirements
• BComm Accounting /Financial Management with 4 years post articles experience OR CIMA/CA with at least two years post articles experience
• Must have a good understanding of cash flow and cash flow management.
• High level of attention to detail
• Problem solver that can take initiative.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office programs, particularly Excel (Advance Excel)
• Ability to maintain high standards under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English).
• Experience in the agricultural industry would be advantageous.
• Excellent time management and organisational ability.
• Experience with accounting software – Xero and Sage Evolution would be advantageous
• Supervisory skills: Ability to supervise junior and intermediate accountants and provide leadership
Area: Wellington (Hybrid position)
Salary: R45k – R50k p.m (depending on experience)
Please apply online if you meet the necessary requirements and believe this is an opportunity you will thrive in.
If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
