Assistant Accountant

Our client in the Agricultural Industry is looking to hire an Assistant Accountant. Incumbent must have strong analytical skills and the ability to extract meaningful insights in financial performance and operational results. Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance and should have an ACCA/CIMA qualification. Previous experience with Pastel Evolution will be an added advantage.

Job description:
-Preparation and reconciliation of cashbooks
-Preparation of cash flow
-Maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register.
-Detailed review of overheads, including cost driver analyses.
-Maintain reputable relations with other growers and other suppliers for the company.
-Sign off inter division and inter-company reconciliations.
-Payment processing to suppliers
-Accurately update all creditors ledgers with new GRVs and invoices received.
-Accurately reconcile all creditors and submit monthly recons for review.
-Check GRVs against invoices daily to ensure what is invoiced is what was received and report any anomalies.
-Preparation of month end summaries for export farmers.
-Coordination with data input clerks for deliveries from farmers.
-Liaison with stores and purchasing and other relevant departments on a regular basis to foster smooth flow of work processes.
-Liaison with the Accountant in the preparation of cash flow statement
-Liaison with farmers on payment and communication of any returns, shortfalls and late payments.
-Prepare accurate and complete monthly audit file for review and sign off.
-Reconciliation of accruals and sundry receivables, including control account reconciliation
-Preparation of ad hoc reports and analyses as required by management for decision making.