Financial Accountant - VKB Agri Processors, Head Office Reitz

What You'll Do

• As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving compliance, supporting financial planning, and contributing to business performance.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Compile annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and completed on time.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting process.
• Assist with forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Analyse variances and identify opportunities for improvement.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT, provisional tax, and income tax returns.
• Manage SARS queries and compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to relevant tax and financial legislation.

Audit & Risk Management

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Respond to audit requests professionally and timeously.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS, and internal controls.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Support and optimise financial processes and systems.
• Identify efficiency improvements and strengthen existing controls.
• Contribute to finance and business improvement projects.

Team Collaboration

• Support and guide junior finance team members.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Completed articles, SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, or similar professional affiliation will be advantageous.

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in a financial accounting environment.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and audits.
• Experience working on ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Technical Knowledge

• IFRS
• South African tax legislation
• Management accounting and reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Treasury and cash flow management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems

Key Attributes

We're looking for someone who is

• Analytical and solutions-focused
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Able to manage competing deadlines
• Commercially aware and business-minded
• Committed to accuracy and integrity
• A collaborative team player

Closing Date 31 August 2026