Robertson Winery has an exciting career opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join their team based in Robertson (Western Cape).
The incumbent will be responsible for: *Supporting the Financial Manager with financial strategies & objectives *Ensuring timely & accurate financial records & reports *Optimising general ledger and reporting *Tracking expenses, cost control, optimizing and driving cost efficiencies *Monthly reconciliation pertaining to control accounts, balance sheets, & income statements *Tax calculations and optimization, and timely submission of statutory and tax returns *Monthly submission and payment of VAT, EMP, & Excise duties returns to SARS, with relevant reconciliations *Assisting Financial Manager with budget preparation *Budgeting, reviewing, analysing, and discussing with department heads to ensure alignment with strategic objectives *Taking responsibility for audits (financial and BBBEE) *Preparation of annual financial statements *Approving payments & overseeing payment controls *Monitoring cash flow & reporting on balances *Maintaining and enhancing financial controls *Leading accounting & accounts payable staff *Liaison with external auditors, bankers and financial institutions *Managing bulk wine suppliers *Recordkeeping of bulk wine contracts, payment terms, and delivery of bulk for cashflow management *Ensuring correct systems for bulk wine GRN & pricing *Reconciling bulk blends with stock on hand & stock movements *Overseeing fixed asset register *Assisting with month-end & year-end closing *Ad-hoc administrative duties as required.
Minimum requirements:
• BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field (NQF level 8), with completed articles (SAIPA, SAICA OR CIMA articles preferred);
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role with completed articles;
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles & practices, and financial reporting up to financial statement level;
• Excellent communication skills (Afrikaans & English);
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office & relevant accounting software, SYSPRO advantageous);
• Registration as Charted Accountant and knowledge of IFRS will be advantageous.
Applications will be considered in terms of Robertson Winery's Employment policy and current Employment Equity plan.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 31 January 2025.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.