SENIOR FRUIT ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY:
Our client, based in Wellington, is seeking a Senior Fruit Accountant. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience within the fruit industry, demonstrating the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Candidates should have completed articles or possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.

POSITION INFO:

QUALIFICATIONS

BCompt. Degree or BTech Degree

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Completed articles at registered auditing firm or minimum 5 years relevant accounting experience

• Must have sufficient experience within the fresh fruit industry

• Computer skills and extensive experience in Excel

• Cost accounting & standard cost principles essential

• Forex handling

CHARACTERISTICS

• Excellent organisational skills

• Energetic and disciplined

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work cooperative in a team

• High attention to detail is a pre-requisite

• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage full creditors process on producers

− Capturing and review of produce and related cost elements & related adjustments

− Weekly preparations and review of payments to producers

− Sending of payment remittances to producers

− Reporting on producer payment summaries

− Managing ledgers for any deductions on producer payments

• Cashflow management

• Monthly updating and monitoring of standard costs and related variances

• Invoicing of costs back to producers

• Management of balance sheet items, relating to control accounts on standard cost

• Various reporting

• Onboarding of new customers and producers

• Processing of commercial invoices and credit notes

• Preparation and review of weekly and monthly commercial creditor payments

• Any other relevant accounting functions as required

To apply email your CV to using the reference: SENACC