Finance Clerk / Junior Accountant

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Job Title: Finance Clerk / Junior Accountant

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established agricultural business with a strong focus on primary production of high-value commodities. They uphold core values of Relationships, Integrity, Stewardship, and Excellence, striving for growth and excellence in all aspects of their operations.

Job Overview

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Finance Clerk / Junior Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role is key in supporting the financial management of their business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and record journals for specific entities within the group.
• Assist the Financial Manager with financial administrative tasks.
• Accurately capture and manage debtors and creditors.
• Perform inter-company reconciliations and billing.
• Process and approve sales invoices to customers and from farms.
• Ensure timely and accurate reviews and financial activity captures.
• Allocate payments correctly and on time.
• Load bank payments accurately and within deadlines.
• Prepare and manage cash flows.
• Handle monthly statement reconciliations, intercompany confirmations, and loan confirmations.
• Review VAT entries prior to submission to the Financial Manager.
• Assist in annual budget planning with the Financial Manager.
• Provide timely financial reports to the Financial Manager.
• Maintain accurate records on all financial information platforms, including Xero.
• Support general office administration tasks.
• Assist managers with operational office admin.
• Liaise with suppliers to coordinate office orders as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Proven experience in finance, preferably within the agricultural sector.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software such as Xero.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in agricultural or farm-related financial administration is advantageous.

The position is full time, permanent and based in office in Klapmuts.

Client Overview: A leading agricultural business specializing in high-value commodity production

Location: Klapmuts.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Availability: February / March 2025

Reports To: Financial Manager and CFO

Salary: R25 000-R30 000, depending on skill set and experience

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.