Assistant Accountant - Farmpack, Low's Creek at VKB Group

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible to:

• coordinate, review and approve transactions on the accounting system of Farmpack (Pty) Ltd,
• ensure accurate and timeous processing according to financial procedures
• support the finance and admin functions through maintaining accurate day-to-day accounting operations and
• contributing to the preparation of financial information essential for decision making.

Requirements

• Relevant BCom degree with Accountancy and at least 5 years’ relevant experience in private sector accounting, OR
• Studying towards a relevant accounting degree with completed Articles (SAIPA/ SAICA)   
• Applicable experience in a fast-moving operational environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with Excel on an advanced level.
• Experience on Microsoft Navision or Business Central will serve as recommendation.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manage debtor and creditor accounts
• Approvals within mandate
• Updating and monitoring pricelists
• Reconciliation of control accounts
• Maintain fixed asset register and CAPWIP
• Assist with monthly stock take and Item journals
• Preparing month-end journals and reconciliation to be approved by the Financial Manager.
• Assist with internal and external audit files.
• Basic reporting and analysis
• Duties and responsibilities may grow and change as the candidate and department grow and change

Skills

• Decision making
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Ability to prioritize and work on own initiative, under pressure and meet deadlines.
• An indisputable drive to constantly add value to the business
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Compliance
• Organizing
• Planning