Stellenbosch: Financial Accountant – Stellenbosch posted by HotelJobs

Vineyard based close to Stellenbosch is looking for a detail-oriented and driven Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. If you are passionate about accuracy; compliance ; and working in a dynamic wine industry environment; this opportunity offers exposure across financial reporting ; statutory compliance ; stock management ; and forex administration within a reputable wine business. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity; accuracy and compliance of the companys financial records and reporting processes. Duties: Financial & Accounting: Perform and post of monthly bank reconciliations Monthly balance sheet reconciliations Processing of month-end journals Update of fixed asset register and calculation of depreciation Recon tasting room daily cash ups with bank Accurate reconciliation of bank accounts Accurate processing of month-end journals on time Timeous and accurate reconciliations for month and year end processing Accurate sales commissions calculations are done, and correct amounts are paid to staff Accurate fixed asset register is kept on monthly basis Accurate depreciation is calculated on assets Statutory & Tax Compliance: Monthly completion of the EMP201 Quarterly Stats SA financial questionnaire Accurate preparation and submission of VAT returns Reconciliation of VAT accounts Payroll related statutory returns, ensure EMP201 submissions and payments Timeous and accurate completion of data/information to be submitted for review Reports are accurate and submitted timely Timeous reporting and submissions to SARS Stock Management: Stock take Adjust stock on the system Transfers orders ship/receive stock between locations (Despatch & Tasting room) Accurate stock takes are done and timeously Stock is accurate on the system Monitor transfer between locations and receive stock in tasting room. Transfers are updated timeously by the team Follow up and resolve stock update issues on the system Forex Administration: Completion of incoming foreign funds detail on NedTreasury Accurate information or detail is captured before submitting for review Admin & Support: Support and training to the finance team on question / accounting Assist Financial Manager with BEE information and audit Assist Financial Manager with LDP financial audit working papers and queries Main communication with bank (changes, application forms or other administration) Assist Financial Manager with WineMS integration Support the finance team where necessary Assist FM with accurate BEE information for audit and meeting deadlines Assist FM with the financial audit preparation and audit queries Constant communication with bank regarding any admin changes resolve in timely manner Assist FM with WineMS integration on timely basis Assist FA with wages on timely basis as necessary. Accurate processing of wages. Sundry Areas: Assist with ad hoc tasks and provide support across finance and operations as required. Please note that additional duties may be assigned from time to time that are not specifically listed but fall within the scope of this role. Requirements: Financial Accounting Diploma or BCom Degree SAIPA (Registered PA) Minimum 5 years general financial and administration experience in a financial corporate environment Previous experience in Business Central will be beneficial Working experience in the Wine industry will be beneficial Own; reliable transport is essential for this role Excellent attention to detail Deadline driven