Management Accountant

Aqunion (Pty) Ltd, a member of the Sea Harvest Group, is a dynamic, growing company that farms South African abalone for the Asian market. The company currently has three farms and a processing facility in the Overberg Region. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly competent and excellence-driven Management
Accountant. The position reports to the Senior Accountant.

JOB PURPOSE: To ensure financial transactions are recorded on the Business Central ERP program for use in preparing statements; reconciliation and valuation of biological assets and inventory as well as a review of production data within specified financial controls; monthly reporting on all costing transactions, including manufacturing variances.

LOCATION:  Gansbaai, Western Cape. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Management Accounting Function (incl. but not limited to)

• Biological assets and inventory – Stock takes, sample tests and verification; monthly capturing and recons; investigating and review variances, monthly cost allocation and valuation; and review of stock control processes.
• Assist with process and product costing analysis.
• Review sales invoices and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly accruals and general journals; fixed asset transactions and fixed asset registers; monthly control account documentation; and VAT returns.
• Audit and Reporting assistance.

• Administration

• Document compliance and capturing.
• Business Central documents filed and compliant with SARS and auditing regulations.
• Audit preparation.
• Ensure all process-specific documentation complies with SOPs and financial controls.
• Ad hoc administrative tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B. Accounting Honours or B. Com Honours degree in Accounting;
• Completed articles and a professional qualification in either of CIMA, CA(SA), or ACCA;
• Proven experience in ERP systems (e.g. NaVision, Business Central, Syspro or SAP);
• 5 years’ work experience in relevant accounting/financial position withing a manufacturing environment;
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office;
• Good written and oral communication skills with fluency in English and report writing experience;
• Attention to detail, along with strong analytical and multi-tasking skills are required;
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport;
• Contactable references.

A market-related remuneration package is offered, and the company supports the Employment Equity legislation.