Agriculture is the world’s largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agriculture, from the farm worker to the CEO in corporate head office.
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Diploma or University degree majoring in accounting would be advantageous
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance
Knowledge of Pastel accounting system will be an advantage
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
Maintain an effective performance level under pressure
Systematically organize activities and set time frames and priorities
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Must be able to perform calculations and prepare detailed reports
Operate Microsoft Office programmes
Excellent problem-solving capabilities
Must be able to take initiative
Excellent administration skills
Must be a team player
Must be able to work with little supervision and track multiple processes
Driving license will be a prerequisite
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS
Confirm validity and obtain authorization for supplier invoices and ensure that they correspond with purchase orders
Resolve queries and verify supplier invoices in line with the VAT Act.
Review and monitor stock control procedures
Ensure that correct procedures are followed for statutory reporting, including the timeous completion of documents
Assist with internal and external audits
Process payments for creditors, manage debtors and control cash flow
Participate in the preparation of annual budgets
Responsible for all procurement for the business apart from items subject to the tender process
Ensuring that procurement policies are being followed accurately and timeously
Perform general administrative duties are requested by the Bookkeeper and Accountant
Confirm validity and obtain authorization for supplier invoices and ensure that they correspond with purchase orders
Capture supplier invoices
Process and prepare COD weekly payments
Reconcile monthly accounts from suppliers to statements and prepare payment with correct supporting documents; cross-check payments and reconcile and process reports
Petty Cash control and processing
Process and send inter-company debtors’ invoices
Electricity sales and control
Accurately processing, reconciling and record keeping of accounting systems
Perform general administrative, accounting and inventory duties as requested by the bookkeeper and accountant
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