Regional Accountant - Piketberg

Suiderland Plase is an established producer, packer and exporter of citrus and table grapes with production units and pack houses in the Western Cape.

We have a vacancy for a regional accountant in Piketberg. This is an office-based position, and it is expected of the ideal candidate to work at our offices (Steenebrug farm/ Bergpak pack house) outside Piketberg.

Job Description

• Relevant tertiary education (suitable degree/diploma). Preferably Diploma or Degree in Cost & Management Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience
• Experience in cost and management accounts will be to your advantageMust be able prepare financial information up to trial balance
  
• Experience with regards to statutory requirements of companies and trusts will be to your advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) & accounting package
• Agriculture industry experience will be to your advantage
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must be deadline driven
• Be willing to travel from time to time

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, assets and capital expenditure within the stipulated framework and policy weekly
• Provide support and assistance to business units management teams with administration and financial related matters
• Understand and interpret management accounts
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly projections
• Participate in the annual audit process and handling of audit related inquiries
  
• Ensure that internal control measures are implemented and maintained correctly
• Processing of journals
  
• Provide support function to group IT and BI departments
• Ensure implementation of SOPs and effectiveness of way of workings
• Actively assist head office with evaluation and upgrade of administration and financial systems at business units
• Provide support function to HR department (specifically wages and preparation of salary information)

Closing date - 31 May 2025