Financial Manager 

Our client, a company in the Agricultural Export sector, is looking for a detailed, driven Financial Manager to join their team in the Paarl area.

Job Overview: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for accounting and possess the required qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Trial Balance up to audit level


• Maintain accurate records of creditor accounts and reconciliations


• Capture and reconciliation of all bank transactions


• Accurately process creditor invoices/credit notes and purchase requisitions to the correct general ledger


• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register


• Sales data imports and reconciliations


• Follow up with suppliers and customers timeously regarding outstanding accounts


• Ensure all finance filing is up to date and accurate


• Complete stock production runs


• Report on stock variances


• Reviewing of Debtors recons performed every month


• Answer audit queries


• Maintains financial security by following internal controls


• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends


• Load all bank payments


• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information


• Reviewing of weekly Producer statement


• Post of Producer cost recovery invoices


• Complete and submit VAT and PAYE returns


• Monthly reporting preparation


• Reconcile and pass monthly stock accounts


• Ad hoc duties and responsibilities assigned by Senior Management


• Analyzing foreign currency differences and profits

Qualifications:

• Completed Financial degree


• Completed articles


• 3-5 years of work experience


• CIMA or CA qualification


• Experience in multi-currency transactions


• Strong proficiency in Excel, including Vlookup and pivot functions


• Ability to process large amounts of data into reports in Excel using formulas, no manual work


• Experience in Xero is advantageous


• Experience in the fruit industry and exports is advantageous


• Willingness to handle various accounting tasks on Xero, including daily receipts, payments, cost payments, bank, debtors, and creditors reconciliations, and general accounting work


• Strong analytical thinking and analytical work capability


• Knowledge in cost accounting is a plus


• Self-motivated and able to work independently


• Accuracy and speed under pressure are essential


• Good IT knowledge

Desired Candidate Attributes:

• Strong personality.


• Excellent communication.


• Ability to work after hours if necessary although this is not the norm.


• Demonstrates enthusiasm and diligence in their work.


• Takes initiative in approaching tasks, seeking clarification when needed.


• Fearless in asking questions and seeking guidance.


• Demonstrates confidence in their abilities and knowledge.


• Understands and is prepared for the high volume and fast-paced nature of our industry.


• Senior-level experience, willing to work collaboratively in a buddy system.


• Passionate about accounting, finding excitement in their work.


• Capable of accuracy and speed under pressure.

Area: Paarl.

Salary offered: R50 000-R55 000 depending on experience.

Type: Full-time permanent position based in office.

Please apply online and if you are a suitable candidate, ARVO recruiters will be in contact.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you are not contacted by ARVO recruiters within 4 weeks of applying.