Fruit Accountant

Our client is looking for a Fruit Accountant to join their Fruit Export Team. Experience within the Fruit / FMCG industry will be beneficial. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage full creditors process on producers Capturing of produce and related cost elements & related adjustments Weekly preparations of payments to producers Sending of payment remittances to producers Reporting on producer payment summaries Managing ledgers for any deductions on producer payments Cashflow management in ZAR & foreign currencies SARB applications and monitoring of compliance Management of foreign currencies related to producer payments Monthly updating of standard costs & evaluation of under/over recoveries Invoicing of costs back to producers Management of Balance sheet items, relating to control accounts on standard cost Processing of commercial invoices & payments Monthly report on commercial creditors Various other reporting Onboarding of new customers and producers Any other relevant accounting functions as required REQUIREMENTS 5 years relevant accounting experience, with minimum 2 years within fresh produce import/ export Completed articles at registered auditing firm Computer skills and extensive experience in Excel Cost accounting & standard cost principles essential Forex handling Excellent organisational skills Energetic and disciplined Good communication skills Ability to work cooperative in a team High attention to detail a pre-requisite Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines SALARY Negotiable depending on experience STARTING DATE As soon as possible