Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Please apply using the following link:
https://careers.nticesearch.com/ntice/search/vacancy/all/1/6740198/accountant%20-%20tzaneen%20tzaneen%20south%20africa.html
Purpose of the role:
The accountant will be responsible for supporting the Head of Business Partnering Commercial with monthly management accounts, variance analysis, audits and bank.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare journals for management accounts relating to income statement, provision, accruals, stock and intercompany transactions
- Prepare the management account disclosure
- Perform income statement reconciliations, ensure the income statement is complete and investigate and provide feedback on discrepancies from budget/estimates
- Assist in preparation of the monthly variance analysis between actual, prior year, budget and estimate and investigating and commenting on large discrepancies/overspend
- Prepare D365 vs Palbroker reconciliation for the month
- STATSSA reporting
- Assist in preparation of the annual budget
- Assist in preparation of the financial audit file from an income statement perspective for interim and annual audit
- Prepare the income statement section of the accounts pack and tax pack that will be audited
- Declaration to SARS on suppliers and charging of VAT to suppliers not registered for VAT
- Assist with forecasting of incoming foreign exchange funds on a weekly basis
- Assist with preparing cashflow forecast for the year ahead based on volumes and forecasted selling and cost prices
- Facilitate BBBEE audit process.
- Assist with annual financial statement audit, APAC audit and Tax audits where needed
Education:
- Matric Certificate
- BCom degree in accounting/bookkeeping is required
Experience:
- Experience in the Agricultural industry will be an added advantage
- 3-5-year experience as a bookkeeper or accountant in a medium to large company environment
- Intermediate/advanced Excel knowledge (Pivots, Vlookups)
- Experience with full finance function up to trial balance
- Experience with banking, debtors, creditors, management accounts, SARS, cashflowmanagement
- Experience with compilation of audit files and assisting with SARS audits
Behavioral Competencies:
- Proactive and able to work independently
- Professional and courteous demeanor
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Dependable and reliable
- Positive attitude towards teamwork and collaboration
The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.
Closing date for applications will be 26 September 2025
NB: Should you not receive correspondence 30 October 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.
