Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Westfalia Marketing, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced : Accountant
Requirements
Purpose of the role :
The accountant will be responsible for supporting the Head of Business Partnering Commercial with monthly management accounts, variance analysis, audits and bank.
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 annual financial statement audit, APAC audit and Tax audits where needed
Education
Matric CertificateBCom degree in accounting / bookkeeping is requiredExperience :
Experience in the Agricultural industry will be an added advantage3–5-year experience as a bookkeeper or accountant in a medium to large company environmentIntermediate / advanced Excel knowledge (Pivots, Vlookups)Experience with full finance function up to trial balanceExperience with banking, debtors, creditors, management accounts, SARS, cashflowmanagement
Experience with compilation of audit files and assisting with SARS auditsBehavioral Competencies
Proactive and able to work independentlyProfessional and courteous demeanorStrong organizational skillsAbility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectivelyDependable and reliablePositive attitude towards teamwork and collaborationBenefits
The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.
Closing date for applications will be 26 October 2025
NB : Should you not receive correspondence 30 October 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.