Financial Accountant: Forestry

Job Description

• TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Financial Accountant: Forestry within the Timber division at Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

Job Summary

• This role involves managing the full financial accounting function, including financial reporting, month-end and year-end processes, budgeting and forecasting, tax and compliance, audits, internal controls and financial analysis, while providing meaningful insights to support management decision-making and business performance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards
• Supports month‑end and year‑end close processes including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Compile, review and analyse financial data to ensure completeness, accuracy and meaningful commentary on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, performing regular audits to detect and correct discrepancies
• Record, verify and consolidate all financial transactions to ensure integrity of accounting data
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable balances, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Monitor cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs
• Prepare and file tax returns in accordance with tax regulations, assist with tax planning strategies and liaise with tax authorities and external auditors as and when required
• Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and long‑range financial planning in partnership with department heads and with organisational goals
• Conduct variance analysis against budget/forecast and provide actionable insights to management
• Design, implement and test internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and meet compliance standards
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, schedules and following up on audit findings
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation measurements and procedures
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variance analysis and areas of improvement
• Prepare detailed financial reports monthly for management, providing insights and recommendations for strategic decision making.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate financial insights and drive alignment
• Communicate financial performance clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CA(SA) or equivalent professional certification (advantageous)
• 3–5 years’ experience in financial accounting, ideally in a corporate or multi‑entity environment
• In‑depth knowledge of financial accounting standards (cross country will be an advantage), statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or any other accounting system and advanced experience with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros), Power BI
• Exceptional analytical expertise and high attention to detail with strong problem‑solving ability
• Excellent time management, organisational skills and adherence to deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and influence across teams
• Strategic thinker who can drive change and add value to decision‑making
• Adaptable and proactive, comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites and neighbouring countries
• Based in or open to relocation to Nelspruit
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans (advantageous)