Accountant

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BCom Degree is required Minimum 3 years' proven experience in accounting Pastel accounting experience Packhouse experience will be an advantage SKILLS & COMPTETENCIES REQUIRED Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail Excellent Analytical Skills Must be able to perform calculations and prepare detailed reports Must be able to work with little supervision and track multiple processes KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Accurate and timely processing of transaction on Pastel (Financial leases, Loans and other) Weekly cashflow management and payments preparation Ensure that correct procedures are followed for statutory reporting, completions of documents, submission and timeous payments, i.e., VAT, EMP201 Calculate and evaluate monthly bill of material and monitor stock control procedures Monthly invoicing to producers, reconciliation and Accounts Receivable management Bi-Weekly Pay-out of advances, final, local and Woolworths payments received on behalf of producers Compile and trace data throughout a packhouse system Build reports and/or data extracts to support business analysis Ensure packhouse data reconcile to trail balance (producer accounts / inventory / wholesale) Forecast and analyse producer income Oversee Account Payable, ensure correct allocation and manage finance clerk Monthly budget vs actual reporting Participate in the preparation of annual budgets Assist with preparation of financial statements and annual external audit ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted