Financial Accountant | Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Onsite)

A globally connected and highly reputable leader in the wine industry is seeking a detail-oriented, driven Financial Accountant to join their finance team on-site in Stellenbosch. This dynamic role offers deep exposure across financial reporting, statutory compliance, stock management, and foreign exchange administration, making it a perfect step for a structured accounting professional who loves process accuracy and operational variety.

Key Performance Areas:

• Financial & Month-End Accounting: Perform and post monthly bank reconciliations, complete balance sheet reconciliations, process month-end journals, and maintain the fixed asset register with accurate depreciation tracking.

• Statutory & Tax Compliance: Complete and submit monthly VAT201, EMP201, and withholding tax returns. Assist with internal and external audits, compile compliance data for SARS queries, and process income tax allocations.

• Stock & Costing Management: Manage dry goods stock verifications, lead bi-monthly wine stock takes, and ensure correct standard costing allocations. Monitor dry goods variances and handle monthly bulk wine adjustments.

• Forex & Cash Flow Administration: Load and book foreign exchange contracts (FECs) on banking portals, track incoming foreign currencies, and manage documentation requirements for commercial banks.

• Systems Integration & Payroll Support: Oversee day-to-day transaction processing using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and WineMS integration tools, and assist with accurate wage processing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: A completed Financial Accounting Diploma or BCom Degree.

• Professional Registration: Registered Professional Accountant with SAIPA (Essential).

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of general financial and administration experience within a corporate environment.

• Languages: Must be able to speak and understand Afrikaans fluently (NB).

• Logistics: Own, reliable transport is essential for this role.

• Advantageous: Prior working experience in the Wine industry and hands-on exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are highly beneficial.

Position Details:

• Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Full-time, Onsite).

• Salary Bracket: Up to R40,000 maximum gross per month (dependent on experience).

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.