A well-established and historic agricultural estate in the Cape Winelands is seeking a Financial Accountant (SAIPA) with 1–2 years post-articles experience to join its finance team.

This role offers exposure to a working agricultural environment with multiple operational components, where finance plays an important role in supporting day-to-day farming, production and commercial activities. The successful candidate will work closely with management to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls and effective financial oversight across the business.

• Exposure to a diverse agricultural and operational environment
  

• Opportunity to work within a historic and well-established estate setting in the Cape Winelands
  

• Hands-on experience across multiple aspects of the finance function
  

• Supportive team environment with strong opportunities for professional growth
  

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
  

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and assisting with financial reporting
  

• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate reconciliations
  

• Processing and reviewing journals, accruals and provisions
  

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
  

• Managing accounts payable and receivable oversight
  

• Assisting with stock and inventory accounting where relevant to agricultural operations
  

• Supporting cash flow management and financial planning
  

• Preparing schedules for audits and assisting with audit queries
  

• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax and regulatory requirements
  

• Contributing to continuous improvement of financial processes and internal controls
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys working close to operations and wants to build a strong career foundation within a dynamic agricultural business environment.

Requirements

Qualifications

• SAIPA Professional Accountant qualification
  

• 1–2 years post-articles experience
  

• Experience within agriculture, farming, wine estates or related industries preferred
  

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  

• Solid Excel and financial systems skills
  

• High attention to detail and strong analytical ability
  

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
  

• Strong organisational and communication skills
  

Benefits

• Exposure to a diverse agricultural and operational environment
  

• Opportunity to work within a historic and well-established estate setting in the Cape Winelands
  

• Hands-on experience across multiple aspects of the finance function
  

• Supportive team environment with strong opportunities for professional growth
  

• Competitive salary aligned with experience