Finance Manager (SME)

An agricultural co-operative in Phalaborwa needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Phalaborwa. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
• Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
• Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
• Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
• Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances

• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
• Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs

• CIMA qualification for management accounting posts
• Completed articles at an audit firm
• Power BI or a similar BI tool

• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Study assistance for board exams
• Paid professional body membership fees
• Performance bonus linked to company results

• If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.
• Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.