Senior Accountant

Company Description

Agriserve Commodities is a privately owned, forward-thinking agricultural company in South Africa that invests in the future and growth of producers through a wide range of tailored services. The organization is deeply rooted in the agricultural industry and supported by a specialist team with around 20 years of experience in grain marketing and commodity services for suppliers, producers, and end users.

Agriserve focuses on efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness in grain marketing and Safex hedging, making interactions between producers, end users, and transport contractors as smooth as possible. Through technology-driven and practical solutions, the company partners with multinational grain trading houses, leading local transport providers, and trusted local grain producers to improve market norms. Agriserve continuously reinvests in administrative processes and technology to deliver timely information and feedback, offering services such as physical grain trading, Safex hedging and risk management, fertilizer trading, transport and brokerage, crop insurance, protein commodity trading, and commodity consulting.

The Senior Accountant role at Agriserve is a full-time, on-site position based in Potchefstroom. The Senior Accountant will manage day-to-day financial accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and accurate recording of commodity-related transactions. This role will oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, prepare financial statements and management reports, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.

The Senior Accountant will reconcile accounts, monitor cash flow, support budgeting and forecasting, and work closely with operational teams to align financial data with grain trading, hedging, and other commodity services. The role also includes reviewing and improving financial procedures, supporting audits, and providing clear financial insights to leadership for decision-making.

• Strong financial accounting and reporting skills, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Experience with management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Solid understanding of tax regulations, compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks within a corporate environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, as well as strong Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling.
• Experience in agriculture, commodities, or trading environments is highly beneficial, especially exposure to grain marketing and hedging.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.