Stellenbosch

A well-established business in the wine industry 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 environment, this opportunity offers exposure across financial reporting, statutory compliance, stock management, and forex administration.
 
What you’ll be doing:
Financial and Accounting Duties

Perform and post monthly bank reconciliations
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Process month-end journals
Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation
Reconcile tasting room daily cash-ups with bank statements
Ensure accurate and timeous month-end and year-end reconciliations
Calculate and process sales commissions accurately

Statutory and Tax Compliance

Complete monthly EMP201 submissions
Prepare quarterly Stats SA financial questionnaires
Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time
Reconcile VAT accounts
Handle payroll-related statutory returns and submissions to SARS

Stock Management

Assist with stock takes and stock adjustments on the system
Process stock transfer orders between locations
Monitor and resolve stock discrepancies and transfer issues

Forex Administration

Complete incoming foreign funds detail on NedTreasury
Ensure all forex information is captured accurately before review

Admin and Support

Support and train the finance team on accounting-related matters
Assist with BEE information and audit requirements
Assist with financial audit preparation and audit queries
Liaise with the bank regarding administration and account changes
Assist with finance system integration and payroll support where necessary

Join a fast-paced, quality-driven player in the agri and export space, known for innovation, sustainability, and a strong footprint in both local and international markets.
 
What the role is about
This role sits at the heart of operations, ensuring accurate product costing, stock integrity, and meaningful financial insights. You’ll play a key part in supporting pricing decisions, margin analysis, and overall financial efficiency across production.
 
What you’ll be doing

Verify and analyse stock counts, investigating and reporting variances
Maintain accurate production orders and ensure correct cost allocation
Manage bulk stock transactions, including purchase orders and reconciliations
Compile and maintain supplier pricing and costing master data
Perform cost of goods sold (CoGS) analysis and margin reporting
Support reporting requirements, including compliance and financial surveys

Build a strong foundation for your Chartered Accountant (SA) career within a professional accounting and advisory environment that is committed to developing future finance professionals through hands-on experience, structured mentorship and exposure to a diverse client portfolio.
Why join this team?

Complete a SAICA-accredited Training Contract
Gain practical experience across multiple areas of the profession
Work with clients ranging from small businesses to larger organisations across various industries
Receive structured training, guidance and professional mentorship
Develop both technical and professional competencies required for a successful accounting career
Benefit from meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure from an early stage
Build experience beyond traditional audit work through exposure to tax, advisory and forensic assignments

What you will be doing:

Participate in external audit engagements
Conduct independent reviews
Assist with financial statement preparation
Provide accounting support and services to clients
Contribute to tax compliance and advisory projects
Assist with company secretarial services
Support forensic accounting assignments
Work on trusts and estates matters
Contribute to business advisory engagements
Build and maintain professional client relationships
Develop technical accounting knowledge and professional skills through practical experience