Key responsibilities will be: Manage a small finance team Accounting to trial balance for 5 divisions Weekly and monthly financial reporting Ad-hoc reporting Credit control Review and perform reconciliations VAT submissions Cashflow forecasts and cash analysis Daily forex trading and managing of hedged book LC & TT bank correspondence and schedules Liaising with banks SARB applications Bank payment authorisation Maintain and review costings Management and cost accounting Assist with annual budget compilation Assist with annual audit Preparation of Annual Financial Statements Monitoring of data integrity System champion for ERP system
Duties:
Assist finance team in questions relating to Debtors, Creditors, Cashbook, Producer payments and system related problems. Ensure all transactions are accounted for according to IFRS for SMEs standards and guidelines. Prepare and present weekly financial report for the Marketing team. Prepare monthly management accounts Prepare monthly sales report for the Directors Prepare ad-hoc reports relating to Consignees, Producers, Suppliers, Costings, etc. requested by Management. Review weekly reconciliations: Debtors Age Analysis, Producer Payment reconciliations, Producer Outstanding Payments, Outstanding LCs and TTs Review monthly reconciliations: Debtors reconciliation, Creditors reconciliations, Intercompany reconciliations, Balance sheet reconciliations Perform Pool reconciliations and juice accounts Manage Producer loan accounts. Perform monthly VAT reconciliation and submit on SARS eFiling Prepare a weekly cashflow forecast and monthly cash analysis Trade incoming forex daily. Arrange forward cover when necessary. Forward cover reconciliations. Liaison between Banks and Marketing team for LCs. Manage credit limits and load outs on valid LCs. Prepare Bill of Exchange for LC payments. Ensure documents couriered in time for LC validity. Update costings at the beginning of the season (and throughout as necessary) on PR3 as well as Excel templates. Manage recovery accounts monthly and investigate if large differences occur. Ensure all actual costs captured against account sales. Sign off Producer account sale costs before Producer payment. SARB applications for foreign currency payments and other ad-hoc applications as necessary. Manage Consignee credit limits as per authorized limits Authorise payments on Nedbank and FNB. Month end close on PR3 and related system balance reconciliations. P ersonal/Other Skills: Attention to detail Strong analytical skills Advanced excel skills Good knowledge of ERP systems Ability to prioritise work To be able to work under pressure Excellent interpersonal skills Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English Minimum Education/Professional Qualifications & Experience Required: BCom / BAcc degree or equivalent qualification Minimum 5 years practical work experience in a similar position Fruit industry background advantageous
