Management Accountant, Cape Town

Fruitways is a leading agri‑business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT We have an exciting career opportunity for a self‑disciplined and confident individual who will perform a supporting role to our Farming Business. Your ability to work independently and accurately in a pressurised environment while building interpersonal relationships will be critical for success. Reporting to the Group Financial Manager, you will be required to travel between the three operational sites in the Grabouw/Vyeboom area with your base office in Grabouw.

Responsibilities

Support the farming business unit with their financial analysis and improvement initiatives while acting as link between operational and finance departments

Compile, analyse and interpret monthly management accounts and annual financial statements

Facilitate forecasting and budgeting process

Cost accounting exercises to support operational KPI’S

Internal audit and internal control functions

Formulate activity‑based cost and revenue models to improve operational decision‑making and profitability

Manage and challenge capital expenditure requirements

Review procurement practices, controls and disciplines to ensure compliance to best practise

Ensure compliance of commercial agreements with regards to supplier warranties, rebates, discounts and payment terms.

Requirements

Relevant BCom qualification with completed SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA articles

5– 7 Years’ experience in a relevant or similar environment

Advanced Excel Proficiency

Performing accurately while in a pressurised/seasonal business environment

Ability to build key interpersonal relationships with stakeholders

Drivers’ license and own transport required

The Fruitways Group’s employment equity requirements will be considered in evaluating candidates. By submitting your application, you are giving The Fruitways Group implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information.

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