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POSITION INFO:
Our client in the Agriculture sector in the Hemel & Aarde Valley, Hermanus, is looking for a Bookkeeper/ Jnr Accountant to join their team.
Are you meticulous, organized, and passionate about numbers? We are on the lookout for a detail-oriented and dynamic Bookkeeper..
As the backbone of their financial operations, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining their financial records, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to our client's continued success.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct cashbook reconciliations, including meticulous debtors’ payment allocations.
- Oversee creditors reconciliations with a keen eye for accuracy.
- Maintain and file financial records diligently.
- Provide regular updates on cash flow forecasts, contributing to strategic financial planning.
- Collaborate in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc financial estimates.
- Analyze complex financial records and reports to provide actionable insights.
- Support management with comprehensive account reconciliations and reporting.
- Ensure timely submission of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
- Facilitate auditors during year-end audits, handling queries and requests efficiently.
- Assist in compiling board packs and handling confidential information with discretion.
- Manage fixed assets schedules and processing of relevant journals.
- Support senior finance in ad hoc reporting, projects, and expansion plans.
- Undertake other financial duties as required, exhibiting adaptability and initiative.
Skills and Capabilities:
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.
- Possess strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Excel in both independent work and collaborative team environments.
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
- Exhibit a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; Diploma in Financial Accounting or completed articles (SAIPA/CIMA) advantageous.
- Proficiency in Excel (Intermediate) and Xero (advantageous).
- Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
- Experience in the agricultural industry preferred.
- Own transport and ability to work under pressure independently.
- Strong sense of responsibility and supervisory skills.
- Proficiency in both Afrikaans and English.
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
Area: Hermanus
Salary: Market related and depending on experience.
Start date: As soon as possible
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