Accountant

Our client, a family-owned farm situated in the sought after Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (Hermanus) , has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant with excellent accounting and communication skills, paired with the ability to work accurately. The successful candidate will report to the Owner/General Manager and be responsible for managing the accounting functions, office, and related administration tasks, including but not limited to: Financial: maintaining accurate books of accounts processing month-end closing procedures reconciling bank statements preparing financial statements (incl. balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports) invoicing to customers debtor/creditor management. Analysis & Reporting: generating financial reports preparing budget forecasts analysing financial data to identify trends/opportunities and provide recommendations. Tax & Compliance: handling tax returns maintaining documentation for audits ensuring compliance with regulations remaining updated with tax laws and accounting standards. HR: preparing payroll for permanent and temporary employees recordkeeping of employee files (employment contracts, incident reports, etc.) propose & support implementation of policies. Additional: providing support with tasks related to costing, quotes, orders, export shipments, and customer support all ad hoc duties related to the role. Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting/Management Accounting; Minimum 2 years' experience in an Accounting role; Understanding of the wine industry essential; Strong computer skills (Accounting Software & MS Office, specifically Excel); Own reliable transport. Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 10 March 2025. For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on XXX-XXXX. Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you dont hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Location: Hermanus, ZA

Posted Date: 2/28/2025