Lomond Wine Estate is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to lead the full finance function of our working wine farm and production business.
This hands-on role includes financial reporting, production and inventory costing, compliance, budgeting, and partnering with our farming, cellar, and sales teams to support smart business decisions.
If you have strong accounting experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or FMCG and enjoy working in a dynamic estate environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Based at Lomond Wine Estate, Gansbaai
Apply: accounts@lomond.co.za
Senior Accountant
Location: Lomond Wine Estate – Gansbaai / Overberg, Western Cape
Reports to: CEO
Type: Full-time
Role Overview
Lomond Wine Estate is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee the full accounting function of a vertically integrated wine estate, including farming, production, inventory, and sales operations. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance while supporting operational decision-making across viticulture, cellar, and commercial activities.
This role requires hands-on involvement in daily finance operations together with higher-level financial analysis and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, creditors, debtors, inventory, fixed assets, intercompany)
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Prepare management financial reports with operational insights
Production & Inventory Accounting (Wine/Agriculture specific)
• Maintain accurate costing of wine production (grapes, bulk wine, bottling, dry goods, labour, overhead allocation)
• Manage inventory accounting for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and consumables
• Oversee stock counts and variance investigations
• Track vintage costs and seasonal production cycles
• Support margin analysis per product line/SKU/channel
Compliance & Tax
• Ensure compliance with SARS requirements including VAT, PAYE, excise duties, and other statutory returns
• Manage excise accounting and reporting where applicable to wine production
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors
• Maintain adherence to internal controls and accounting policies
Operational Finance Support
• Partner with cellar, farming, and sales teams to provide financial insights and cost control
• Monitor cash flow and working capital, particularly around harvest and seasonal peaks
• Evaluate capital expenditure and asset management (equipment, vineyards, infrastructure)
• Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting efficiencies
Team & Systems
• Supervise junior finance staff/bookkeepers where applicable
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions
• Maintain accounting systems and ensure data integrity
• Support accounting software enhancements and integrations
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional qualification or progress toward CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA advantageous
• 5–8+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in agriculture, wine, FMCG, or manufacturing environments
• Experience with inventory and production costing essential
• Strong knowledge of VAT and South African tax regulations
• Proficient in accounting software and advanced Excel
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Gansbaai
Competencies
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Commercial mindset with operational understanding
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, estate-based environment
• Strong communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Desirable
• Experience in wine production, agriculture, or food manufacturing
• Exposure to excise duty reporting
• Cost accounting or management accounting experience
• Staff supervision or leadership experience
What We Offer
• Opportunity to work in a respected wine estate environment
• Collaborative, nature-based workplace
• Competitive remuneration based on experience