ACCOUNTANT – GRAIN INDUSTRY – STELLENBOSCH

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SA CITIZENS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY

Global commodity trading house operating in the grain industry, based in Stellenbosch currently has a vacancy for an Accountant.

APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS
? BCom Financial Management / Accounting degree
? Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
? Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis
? Good understanding of various accounting packages
? Previous experience in trading house or grain environment highly beneficial

KPA’S
? Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures and to the company group policy and procedures.
? Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met, internal and external as well as third parties
? Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
? Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts
? Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control and internal procedures
? Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
? Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
? Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
? Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
? Responsible for assisting the accounting department, debtors and creditors
? Daily payment process
? Preparing VAT returns and corporate reporting requirements
? Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
? Prepare monthly account reconciliations
? Monthly intercompany reconciliations and recording of transactions
? Bring to the notice of the management issues which affect cash flow, expenses and balances.
? Execute usual accounting functions, which include operating the general ledger system and month-end close work.
? Examine financial records, collect information prepare reports, analyzing and report variances and make recommendations.
? Managing the Fixed Asset procedure, policy and process.
? Complying with all statutory requirements and applicable legislation.
? Compiling yearly budgets and measuring performance against it.
? Preparation and handling of internal and external audits
? Assisting the Financial Controller in operational and strategic matters.
? Any ad-hoc duties that may arise from time-to-time
? Implement any changes in reporting requirements and develop systems to adhere to reporting requirements

Competitive market related salary on offer