Accountant

About the Company

We are a leading AgTech business that operates throughout selected international markets as part of a global group of Agri Technovation (AT) companies. As a fast-growing business, we are looking to expand our team with suitably qualified and experienced candidate/s looking for an opportunity to become part of our company and all it has to offer.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be able to gain valuable experience in a wide range of finance functions within the company, which includes, but are not limited to assisting the Finance team in the following functions:

Responsibilities

• Taking a proactive approach to the handling of finance aspects of the group (consisting of multiple local and foreign entities) to ensure accurate reporting to the directors and shareholders
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation reports for the Group, for review and approval by senior finance
• Assist management with account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties
• Implement changes in reporting requirements and group accounting policies
• Assistance with the management and execution of the annual budget process, preparation of the detailed budget calculations and summaries for the group
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax policies as well as internal control framework by managing internal processes and procedures
• Documenting the standard operating processes and procedures pertaining to finance
• Assist auditors with information requests and queries during the year-end audit
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Support senior finance in ad hoc reporting, projects, and expansion plan

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance (B.Com Accounting/Financial Management) with completed articles in SAICA/SAIPA/SAIBA/CIMA, or at least two years of work experience in a finance position

Required Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Analytical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain high standards under pressure
• Excellent time management and organisational ability
• Ability to adapt to change

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of MS Office programs, particularly Excel (Advance Excel)
• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)
• Experience with accounting software – Xero, Sage Evolution and Draftworx would be advantageous