Financial Analyst

7 days ago

Tzaneen, South Africa Westfalia Fruit Full time

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Our vertically-integrated supply chain enables us to grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocados & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

Purpose of the Role

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Head of Business Partnering Commercial with monthly management accounts, variance analysis, audits and bank reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare journals for management accounts relating to income statement, provision, accruals, stock and intercompany transactions
  • Prepare the management account disclosure
  • Perform income statement reconciliations, ensure the income statement is complete and investigate and provide feedback on discrepancies from budget/estimates
  • Assist in preparation of the monthly variance analysis between actual, prior year, budget and estimate and investigating and commenting on large discrepancies/overspend
  • Prepare D365 vs Palbroker reconciliation for the month
  • STATSSA reporting
  • Assist in preparation of the annual budget
  • Assist in preparation of the financial audit file from an income statement perspective for interim and annual audit
  • Prepare the income statement section of the accounts pack and tax pack that will be audited
  • Declaration to SARS on suppliers and charging of VAT to suppliers not registered for VAT
  • Assist with forecasting of incoming foreign exchange funds on a weekly basis
  • Assist with preparing cashflow forecast for the year ahead based on volumes and forecasted selling and cost prices
  • Facilitate BBBEE audit process
  • Assist with the annual financial statement audit, APAC audit and Tax audits where needed
Requirements
  • Matic Certificate
  • Post matric qualification in accounting/bookkeeping is required
  • CA(SA)s will be preferred
Experience
  • Experience in the Agricultural industry will be an added advantage
  • Intermediate /advanced Excel knowledge (Pivots, Vlookups)
  • Experience with full finance function up to trial balance
  • Experience with banking, debtors, creditors, management accounts, SARS, cashflow management
  • Experience with compilation of audit files and assisting with SARS audits

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