Free State: Assistant Accountant – GWK Agricultural Management Services (Retail), Reitz posted by VKB Group

Introduction to the VKB Group The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels. This house of brands weve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future. Are you a qualified Accountant with these values: Humble Youre eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction. Hungry Youre driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes. Smart You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task. Bold Youre confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo. Team Player You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more. At VKB Group , we dont just work with numberswe use them to shape the future of South African agriculture. Were farmer-owned, proudly South African, and deeply committed to feeding the nation. Now, were looking for a skilled Assistant Accountant to join our company. About the Role: Do spreadsheets make you happy and numbers tell a story to you? Are you as comfortable balancing ledgers? If so, wed love to meet you. Were looking for an Assistant Accountant to support our finance team in a fast-moving, hands-on retail service. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys accuracy and problem-solving. What Youll Be Doing: Assisting with day-to-day accounting operations , including accounts payable and receivable Processing ledger allocations accurately and on time Reconciling inventory records and contra / offset accounts Supporting month-end and year-end reporting Helping track costs, margins, and stock movements across sites Preparing reports that help management make smart, data-driven decisions Working closely with operations to ensure numbers match whats happening on the ground (and in the silos!) Maintain audit requirements / compliance Budgeting process Ad hoc reporting and analytical support Reconciliation of control accounts Job Requirements: A relevant BCom degree in Accountancy (or similar) Articles completed (SAIPA/SAICA = major bonus points!) Experience in a fast-moving operational or processing environment Excel wizardry (were talking pivot tables, formulas, the works ) Business Central experience / Power BI Dashboard? Thats the cherry on top! Location of Reitz, Free State will be preferred, however Hybrid options will also be open for discussion Skills Required: Strong decision-making problem-solving skills Ability to work independently, but still be an awesome team player Pressure? You eat it for breakfast. A drive to add value and improve processes wherever you go Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills At VKB, were about growth, transformation, and opportunity. As an equal opportunity employer, were committed to building a diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. Other Information The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion. VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment. VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Groups approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Groups Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities. Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal. Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word The CV should not have handwriting on the document NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Drivers License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents. When uploading profile picture , make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px