Bookkeeper - Citrusdal

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years' relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with full accounting functions and management reporting.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software such as Pastel, Sage or similar.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS requirements.
• Strong understanding of cash-flow management and budgeting.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Agricultural or farming environment.
• Fresh produce or flower industry.
• Export businesses.
• Foreign-currency transactions.
• Packhouse operations.
• Agricultural costing.
• Seasonal labour.
• A.P., SIZA or other agricultural compliance systems.
• Export logistics and freight.
• Banking facilities and working-capital management.
• Payroll and HR administration.
• Draftworx, Pastel or other accounting platforms.
• Crest Payroll, Farm Costing Solutions Payroll for HR related.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Hands-on and commercially minded.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong in Excel and financial analysis.
• A good communicator who can work with both management and operational staff.
• Able to identify problems and investigate the underlying causes.
• Proactive rather than purely reactive.
• Able to explain financial information in a practical and understandable manner.
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential financial information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agricultural environment.