Jordan Wine Estate requires an experienced, hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our team as Financial Accountant.
The successful candidate is a solution-driven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, can work accurately under pressure and is self-driven. The candidate is passionate about wine and hospitality, loyal and relishes working in an environment crafted through relationships and family principles. Accounting history on a wine farm with own vineyards, production facilities, distribution facilities and hospitality avenues will be advantageous.
Duties:
The Accountant will report to the Financial Manager and will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Preparation of monthly Management Reports for financial performance reviews of FOH departments;
- Ensuring accurate bookkeeping for month-end and year-end closing, including inter-departmental transactions and costing;
- Participating in annual budget reviews with department heads, monitoring budget variances and recommending required changes;
- Responsible for monthly VAT and Excise Duties reconciliations and filings and reviewing wine exports;
- Overseeing inventory review of FOH departments, cost management and reconciliations;
- Checking bank reconciliations and daily cash processes, including reconciling Balance Sheet control accounts prepared by other finance staff;
- Reviewing outstanding direct-to-consumer accounts and payments;
- Maintaining an updated Fixed Asset Register, reconciling it to the trial balance, and reviewing capital invoices;
- Designing & overseeing the implementation of internal controls for deposits, cash, stock and FOH sales transactions;
- Assisting in reviewing and approving creditor invoices, beneficiaries, and payments;
- Reviewing credit notes and warehouse transfers processed by other finance staff;
- Providing financial insights on revenue trends and expense drivers to support decision-making for HOD’s and Directors;
- Liaising with auditors on external audits and collaborating with the Financial Manager to ensure compliance with annual financial statements;
- Reviewing gratuity payouts and preparing accurate sales commissions;
- Working on ad-hoc queries such as participating in various meetings and communicating -with relevant stakeholders.
Requirements:
- A relevant tertiary accounting qualification (B.Com with completed articles);
- ± five (5) years relevant experience and experience within the wine industry are pre- requisites;
- Computer literate (Pastel, MS Office);
- Experienced in dealing with SARS, SAWIS and working knowledge of the Income Tax and VAT;
- Own reliable transport
Commencement date of duties: 1st of September 2024
Closing Date: 14th of August 2024
Please email up to date CVs with contactable references to hr@jordanwines.com