Accountant

Description:

• Financial Record Keeping & Reporting
• Assist in the preparation of financial information up to trail balance
• Ensure timely entry of transactions into accounting software (Business Central).
• Maintain accurate financial records for all farm/agricultural activities.
• Daily processing of bank accounts, full responsibility for the debtors function, review monthly payments and processing of month-end journals.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts have proper reconciliations completed, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, assets, bank.
• Assisting in preparing the monthly management accounts.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assist the Head of Finance with the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with farm managers or owners.
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity for operations and investment.
• Cost Accounting & Analysis
• Track costs associated with crop production, livestock management, machinery, labour, and other inputs.
• Taxation & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and laws.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and inspections.
• Payroll & HR Accounting
• Approval of Bi-weekly wage payment files.
• Process monthly salary and wage journals
• Inventory & Asset Management
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Calculate depreciation and manage asset replacement planning.

Requirements:

• Financial Record Keeping & Reporting
• Assist in the preparation of financial information up to trail balance
• Ensure timely entry of transactions into accounting software (Business Central).
• Maintain accurate financial records for all farm/agricultural activities.
• Daily processing of bank accounts, full responsibility for the debtors function, review monthly payments and processing of month-end journals.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts have proper reconciliations completed, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, assets, bank.
• Assisting in preparing the monthly management accounts.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assist the Head of Finance with the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with farm managers or owners.
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity for operations and investment.
• Cost Accounting & Analysis
• Track costs associated with crop production, livestock management, machinery, labour, and other inputs.
• Taxation & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and laws.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and inspections.
• Payroll & HR Accounting
• Approval of Bi-weekly wage payment files.
• Process monthly salary and wage journals
• Inventory & Asset Management
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Calculate depreciation and manage asset replacement planning.

• BCom – Management Accounting, Finance, Accounting.
• CA, CIMA or SAIPA qualified.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; agricultural industry experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of agricultural practices, seasonal cycles, and associated cost structures

• BCom – Management Accounting, Finance, Accounting.
• CA, CIMA or SAIPA qualified.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; agricultural industry experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of agricultural practices, seasonal cycles, and associated cost structures