Accountant (Fruit Industry)

QUALIFICATIONSBCompt. Degree or BTech DegreeEXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGECompleted articles at registered auditing firm or minimum 5 years relevant accounting experienceUnderstanding of the fruit industry would strengthen applicationComputer skills and extensive experience in ExcelCost accounting & standard cost principles essentialForex handlingCHARACTERISTICSExcellent organisational skillsEnergetic and disciplinedGood communication skillsAbility to work cooperative in a teamHigh attention to detail is a pre-requisiteBe able to work under pressure and meet deadlinesJOB DESCRIPTIONManage full creditors process on producersCapturing of produce and related cost elements & related adjustmentsWeekly preparations of payments to producersSending of payment remittances to producersReporting on producer payment summariesManaging ledgers for any deductions on producer paymentsCashflow managementMonthly updating of standard costsInvoicing of costs back to producersManagement of balance sheet items, relating to control accounts on standard costVarious reportingBank reconciliationsOnboarding of new customers and producersProcessing of commercial invoices and credit notesPreparation of weekly and monthly commercial creditor paymentsMonthly report on commercial creditorsAny other relevant accounting functions as required