Naturesmart directly links the Farmer with the market, removing the middleman and creating a transparent cost chain. We have recently opened our marketing division in Klapmuts in the Western Cape and is seeking to appoint a Financial Administrator, who is driven by attention to detail in reporting and motivated by deadlines.

We require a dynamic and energetic person, with relevant experience and knowledge of Finances in the industry.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping (Degree)
  • SAIPA / CIMA articles

Experience

  • 3-4 years’ experience in Finances in Fresh Produce / Agricultural or Retail Industry
  • Previously worked on Xero
  • Advanced Excel Skills (Pivots)

Skills

  • Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
  • Self-motivation and well organised
  • Accuracy and integrity of financial information
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • High level of numeracy
  • Analytical thinking
  • Team Player
  • Work well under pressure
  • Deadline driven

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating with banks for various type assignments like payment preparation, etc.
  • Analyse and management of information
  • Ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data capturing
  • Perform general accounting support tasks in finance department
  • Involve in preparation of various reconciliations in month end checklists
  • Monthly updates on fixed asset register
  • Monthly internal auditing and reconciliation of all transactions and company cards
  • Secretarial functions related to financial administration
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies

Values

  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Passion
  • Innovativeness
  • Excellence

Please ENSURE that your application includes the following:

  • A comprehensive CV, inclusive of contact and e-mail information
  • A covering letter motivating the application
  • An indication of current and expected remuneration
  • Availability
  • Contactable referees

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

  • Bilingual
  • self motivation
  • well organised
  • accuracy
  • integrity
  • Advanced Computer Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • communication skills.
  • high level of numeracy
  • analytical thinker
  • teamplayer
  • Deadline driven
  • Preparing invoices

Desired Work Experience:

  • 2 to 5 years Food & Beverage Manufacturing
  • 2 to 5 years Bookkeeping

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

  • Degree
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • South African Institute of Professional Accountant

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