Accountant, Accounting & Finance

Location: Carletonville

About the Company Our client is a well-established agricultural operation specialising in red meat production. With vertically integrated operations and a strong operational footprint in Gauteng, the business requires a finance professional who understands both numbers and the practical realities of production environments.

Role Overview Reporting to the Financial Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records up to Trial Balance level, overseeing junior finance staff, and ensuring full tax compliance. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a farm-based setting and engaging with operational teams when required.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and submit PAYE and VAT returns via SARS eFiling
- Supervise the Creditors Clerk and Admin Clerks
- Perform monthly bank, creditor, debtor and inter-account reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Assist with stock control and inventory verification
- Generate financial reports and management accounts up to Trial Balance
- Maintain accurate financial records
- Support audits and strengthen internal controls

Requirements

- BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
- 3 to 5 years accounting experience

- Experience with in agriculture, manufacturing or SME environments is advantageous
- Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling
- Proficiency in Sage Evolution or a similar ERP system
- Payroll system exposure
- Advanced MS Excel skills

Technical Expertise & Professional Attributes

- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to supervise and guide junior staff
- Comfortable working in a farm-based operational environment
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently

Whats in it for you?

- Exposure to a vertically integrated agricultural business
- Opportunity to work closely with operations
- Stable, established employer
- Growth potential within a structured finance team

Application Process Suitable candidates are invited to apply with a detailed CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.