Accountant - Bothaville

Location: Bothaville

Our client in the agricultural and manufacturing sector, based in Bothaville, is seeking to appoint a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join their finance team.
This role is ideal for an individual with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience managing full accounting functions — from daily reconciliations to month-end reporting.

Daily, Weekly & Monthly Tasks

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly financial reconciliations and reporting.
• Manage the company’s bank accounts and process payments.
• Follow up on outstanding debtors and perform credit control.
• Reconcile creditors’ accounts and manage supplier payments.
• Prepare and submit deposit confirmations.
• Maintain and update cash flow schedules.

Reporting & Analysis

• Compile management reports including:
• Sales and purchasing reports
• Debtors and creditors reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Asset register updates
• Inventory and consignment stock reports
• Prepare monthly management accounts and assist with financial reviews.
• Perform ad hoc cost and variance analyses as required.
• Support in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Month-End & Year-End Duties

• Process depreciation, interest, and expense journals.
• Reconcile inventory, WIP, and production orders; close and cost production batches.
• Update and review price lists on Fincon and Excel.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with audit schedules.
• Compile and review annual financial schedules and statements.

Operational & Administrative Functions

• Maintain and update production and stock control lists.
• Process and reconcile petty cash, travel claims, and ad hoc expenses.
• Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks, quotations, and SRV (Service Request Voucher) processing.
• Handle queries from internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all accounting emails and queries (accounts@ / info@) are attended to promptly.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• Proficiency in Fincon and Excel (advanced level advantageous).
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, cost accounting, and management reporting.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.