Reference: 4725CDS

A fruit export company based in Somerset West has a vacancy for a Financial Accountant.

Job Description:

* Assist finance team in questions relating to Debtors, Creditors, Cashbook, Producer payments and system related problems.
* Ensure all transactions are accounted for according to IFRS for SMEs standards and guidelines.
* Prepare and present weekly financial report for the Marketing team.
* Prepare monthly management accounts.
* Prepare monthly sales report for the Directors.
* Prepare ad-hoc reports relating to Consignees, Producers, Suppliers, Costings, etc. requested by the Group Financial Manager or any Director.
* Review weekly reconciliations: Debtors Age Analysis, Producer Payment reconciliations, Producer Outstanding Payments, Outstanding LCs and TTs.
* Review monthly reconciliations: Debtors QX vs SAGE reconciliation, Creditors reconciliations, Intercompany reconciliations, Balance sheet reconciliations
* Perform monthly VAT reconciliation and submit on SARSefiling.
* Prepare a weekly cashflow forecast
* Trade incoming forex daily. Arrange forward cover when necessary. Forward cover reconciliations.
* Liaison between Banks and Marketing team for LCs. Manage credit limits and load outs on valid LCs. Prepare Bill of Exchange for LC payments. Ensure documents couriered in time for LC validity.
* Update costings at the beginning of the season (and throughout as necessary) on QX as well as Excel templates. Manage recovery accounts monthly and investigate if large differences occur. Ensure all actual costs captured against account sales. Sign off Producer account sale costs before Producer payment.
* SARB applications for foreign currency payments and other ad-hoc applications as necessary.
* Manage Consignee credit limits as per authorised limits.
* Authorise payments on Nedbank and FNB.

Requirements:
* BCom / BAcc degree or equivalent qualification.
* Minimum 3 to 5 years practical work experience in a similar position.