A prestigious agricultural enterprise is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join its dynamic team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to contribute to a thriving organization while leveraging their expertise in accounting and financial management. Incumbent will report directly to the Managing Director.
The Opportunity:
This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who has excellent excel skills and thrives in a results-driven setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash flow statement) and journals on excel.
- Implement and maintain high standards of financial controls to ensure effective utilization within the business.
- Provide financial advice by analyzing operational issues, applying financial principles, and developing strategic recommendations.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing general ledger account information.
- Manage the general ledger, including monthly balance sheet reviews, banking processes, and inter-company reconciliations.
- Perform month-end closing activities, including account reconciliation, revenue accounting, and expense tracking.
- Develop and implement a budget tracking mechanism to compare actual expenditure against approved limits.
- Oversee debtors management by maintaining strong relationships and ensuring efficient debt collection.
- Handle customer account management, including reconciliations and master data updates.
- Implement efficient inventory controls to manage outgoing agricultural inputs over a two-month cycle while ensuring accurate tracking of incoming harvests.
- Manage payment allocations and ensure account hygiene for smooth financial operations.
- Conduct staff account reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
- Implement internal controls (SOPs) to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Why Join?
- Work with a well-established organization in the Agricultural Industry.
- Gain experience in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Be part of a team that values compliance, organization, and results-oriented work.
- Opportunity to grow and develop professionally in a structured financial setting.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, coupled with a recognized professional qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the agricultural sector.
- Proficiency in Excel and strong knowledge of SADC country accounting protocols..
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
- Highly organized, results-driven, and comfortable implementing control frameworks.
Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to a thriving agricultural enterprise? If you meet the criteria, apply now and be part of a team that values excellence!