Accountant: General

Introduction

An Agritalent client, a leading agribusiness, seeks a newly qualified Chartered Accountant who is ready to master financial management and, over time, transition to fulfil an operational leadership role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting and financial management

• Prepare, monitor and manage departmental budgets, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
• Develop, implement and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Compile, analyse and interpret financial reports and statements.
• Lead audit preparation processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Track and optimise revenue streams in collaboration with the executive team.

Leadership development

• Gain exposure to broader business operations and organisational processes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on operational and financial strategies.
• Participate in structured training and development programmes aimed at transitioning into a financial or operational management role.

Compliance and reporting

• Ensure all financial processes comply with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the compilation of board and executive committee presentations.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications and experience

• BCom honours in accounting or a related field.
• Recently qualified chartered accountant (CA), or awaiting APC results / near completion of the CA designation.
• Two to three years’ experience in financial services or a related environment (advantageous).
• Proficiency in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant financial software.