Introduction

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Function

The Finance University Graduate position will develop core skills in the areas outlined below by undertaking the required on-the-job training, by assisting various Finance Team Members with different Finance-related related tasks to obtain valuable on-the-job experience. 

Requirements

•  Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) or National Diploma (NQF6).
• Type: BCom Accounting/ Financial Management Qualification.
• Must be unemployed and require practical experience.
• Must NOT have benefitted from an internship, Learnership Graduate program before.
• Must be joining an Internship/ Graduate Program for the first time.
• Computer Literate in MS office package is essential.
• Must have an understanding of the following:
• A willingness to work overtime including weekends, when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please note the tasks outlined below will be performed under the guidance and supervision of the applicable trainer, until such a time the candidate is signed off as fully competent in all areas:

Creditors:

• Receive and verify invoices and all relevant documentation to process payments for creditors.
• Follow up on all missing documentation.
• Ensure that payments have been authorized according to the required financial procedures.
• Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions according to the relevant accounting system for payment authorization.
• Monitor accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Forward transfer proofs, cheques and receipts to suppliers.
• Attend to queries from suppliers.
• Complete monthly reconciliations of creditors accounts.
• Maintain updated supplier files and relevant details.
• Maintain a current and accurate filing system for the creditors function.

Debtors:

• Prepare invoices for the customers using the relevant financial system in the operation.
• Ensure the timeous delivery of invoices and statements to customers.
• Process credit notes once authorised.
• Handle any queries from customers on POD’s, invoices and statements received.
• Maintain accurate and current filing system of all invoices.
• Monitor customer account details for non- payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
• Follow up with customers to ensure payments are received.
• Complete monthly reconciliations of Debtors accounts.

Other:

• Maintain the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and analyses of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Assist with the internal and external audit process.
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts and reports.
• Assist with ensuring accurate month, quarter and year end processing and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with the reviewing of Debtors and Creditors Sub-Ledgers as support for any journals passed.
• Assist with maintaining the company’s asset register.
• Provide input into the monthly age analysis report and advise Operations and/or Marketing Department of any problems identified.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills Required

• High level of computer literacy and the ability to learn how to use the NAV System and other relevant Company Systems.
• Company financial systems and procedures.
• VAT requirements.
• Understanding of the different financial reports and documents.
• Customer and supplier related information.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.
• Analytical and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills including ability to manage time and prioritise effectively.
• Able to work independently, as well as a team player.
• Able to set and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress.
• Approachable, helpful and enjoys working with people.
• Able to engage and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to adapt and innovate quickly.
• Able to take ownership of area of responsibility.
• Able to always maintain strict confidentiality.

 Other information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion. Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.