Accountant - Fine Foods Distribution & Import Business | Lb

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a detail-driven, experienced Accountant for a well-regarded fine foods distribution and import business based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape - proud purveyors of quality food products with a focus on distribution, wholesale and imports. Reporting to the Financial Manager, this is a hands-on, ownership-driven role for a technically strong accountant with solid experience in a stock-driven, import or FMCG environment.

If you understand landed costs, forex transactions, inventory reconciliations and margin analysis - and take genuine pride in the accuracy and integrity of your work - this role is worth your attention.

Please note:

Candidates must already be based in the Stellenbosch or broader Cape Winelands area. This is a live-out, office-based position.

• BCom Accounting, Finance or related qualification - essential
• Minimum 4 to 6 years' relevant accounting experience
• Experience with in a distribution, wholesale, FMCG, manufacturing or import business - essential
• Strong; proven experience across:
  • Inventory reconciliations and stock valuation
  • Landed costing and import-related transactions
  • Foreign exchange gains, losses and foreign supplier reconciliations
  • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) calculations and margin analysis
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Budget and forecast support
• Advanced Excel skills - essential
• ERP and inventory management system experience - essential
• High attention to detail and strong analytical ability
• Accountable; process-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Stable work history with contactable references

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules for review by the Financial Manager
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain General Ledger integrity
• Process journals, accruals, provisions and month-end adjustments
• Assist with year-end reporting and audit requirements
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and supported

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Prepare budget versus actual analysis and variance reporting
• Assist with cash flow reporting and working capital analysis
• Provide supporting financial information and analysis to management

• Maintain inventory reconciliations between the ERP system and General Ledger
• Review inventory adjustments, write-offs and transfers
• Assist with stock count and cycle count processes
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete and damaged stock

• Process and reconcile all import-related transactions
• Reconcile foreign supplier accounts
• Account accurately for foreign exchange gains and losses

• Review and maintain product costing information
• Validate COGS calculations and analyse margin variances
• Investigate discrepancies and prepare profitability reports as required

• Review expenditure for compliance with approval workflows and company policies
• Verify supporting documentation for supplier payments
• Maintain compliance with financial procedures and internal controls
• Escalate control weaknesses and risks to the Financial Manager

• Assist operational departments with inventory and finance-related queries
• Support finance process improvement initiatives
• Participate in ad hoc reporting and analysis projects as required

• Gross Salary: R35,000 to R40,000 per month (DOE)
• Live-out; office-based position in Stellenbosch
• Start date:
  
  As soon as possible

Please Note:

If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.