Accountant at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BCom Degree is required
• Minimum 3 years' proven experience in accounting
• Pastel accounting experience
• Packhouse experience will be an advantage

SKILLS & COMPTETENCIES REQUIRED

• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Must be able to perform calculations and prepare detailed reports
• Must be able to work with little supervision and track multiple processes

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accurate and timely processing of transaction on Pastel (Financial leases, Loans and other)
• Weekly cashflow management and payments preparation
• Ensure that correct procedures are followed for statutory reporting, completions of documents, submission and timeous payments, i.e., VAT, EMP201
• Calculate and evaluate monthly bill of material and monitor stock control procedures
• Monthly invoicing to producers, reconciliation and Accounts Receivable management
• Bi-Weekly Pay-out of advances, final, local and Woolworth’s payments received on behalf of producers
• Compile and trace data throughout a packhouse system
• Build reports and/or data extracts to support business analysis
• Ensure packhouse data reconcile to trail balance (producer accounts / inventory / wholesale)
• Forecast and analyse producer income
• Oversee Account Payable, ensure correct allocation and manage finance clerk
• Monthly budget vs actual reporting
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and annual external audit