Finance Manager (SME) – Fixed-Term

An agricultural co-operative in Soweto needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll be based at an agricultural co-operative in Soweto. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
• Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
• Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
• Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries

• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
• Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups

• Consolidation experience across several companies
• CIMA qualification for management accounting posts

• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Performance bonus linked to company results
• Study assistance for board exams

• Show what you improved, such as "cut month-end close from 10 days to 6"; results beat task lists.
• Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.