Job Summary
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Location: Delmas, Mpumalanga
Industry: Agriculture / Feedlot / Livestock
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
ABOUT THE ROLE
An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting, cost control, reconciliations, budgeting and financial planning across agricultural and operational divisions. The successful candidate will work closely with management and operational teams to ensure accurate financial information and effective cost management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete weekly reconciliations, month-end processes, accruals and provisions.
Prepare management accounts, review budgets and analyse financial performance.
Develop annual budgets and financial plans, monitoring monthly KPIs.
Conduct costing, profitability, break-even and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses.
Monitor diesel usage and submit SARS diesel refund claims.
Review purchase requisitions, supplier quotations and invoice allocations against budgets.
Manage stock controls, medicine stock levels and stock-takes.
Calculate operating costs for vehicles, equipment and other operational activities.
Monitor asset purchases, sales, insurance and supporting documentation.
Attend operational meetings and participate in weekend duty rosters as required.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting experience, including reconciliations, month-end and management accounts.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Working knowledge of Sage Pastel.
Valid driver's licence.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and handle a high workload.
Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
Willingness to work with operational teams in the field and participate in stock-takes and weekend duty rosters.
ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE
Experience in agriculture, feedlots or livestock operations.
Knowledge of SARS diesel refund requirements.
Experience in costing, budgeting and ROI analysis.
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