Financial Accountant (CIMA / SAICA)

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW006302/JM

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, a well established fruit exporter is looking for a Financial Accountant (CIMA or SAICA) to join their team.The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5 years’ relevant experience in a financial accounting role.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
CIMA/SAICA qualification required
5 years’ relevant experience in a financial accounting role
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with specific requirements for pivot tables, automated integration and advance functions.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (Management accounts, AFS and taxation)
Ensure compliance with IFRS for SME and relevant accounting standards
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate reconciliations
Process and review journal entries, accruals, and provisions

Accounts & Reconciliations

Perform bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations
Monitor and manage accounts payable and receivable functions
Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions

Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
Analyse variances between actual and budgeted results
Provide insights and recommendations to management

Compliance & Controls

Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, income tax)
Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors
Maintain and improve internal financial controls

Systems & Process Improvement

Utilise accounting systems effectively (e.g., Xero)
Support operational systems
Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency

Cost accounting

Effective cost accounting
Analysing scenarios to enhance profitability
Logical and critical data analysis

Advantageous Experience

Experience in manufacturing and/or agricultural environments
Familiarity with Xero accounting software
Experience with Meshed ERP systems or warehousing systems
Exposure to inventory accounting and cost accounting

Additional Information

Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.