Introduction
Grounded aims to scale regenerative agriculture in Africa. We work with farmers to enable them to produce regenerative agricultural products. We build companies to process these products and bring high-quality regenerative ingredients to markets. We supply wholesalers and ethical brands with a selection of regeneratively produced tea, herbs, spices, and oils. We currently work in South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and the Netherlands with our head office in Cape Town. Grounded has opened this new position to support our growing operations.
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to support our Financial Manager in the financial management of our group including our main operating entity in South Africa, our current and future subsidiaries across Southern Africa, East Africa and the Netherlands (c. 9 small entities).
Reporting directly to our Financial Manager, the Financial Accountant’s responsibilities for the Grounded Group include:
- Review and approve all purchase invoices and expenses ensuring purchasing processes and approvals have been followed and are in line with approved budgets
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Perform month-end closing activities, including journal entries & account reconciliations
- Monthly budget reporting and variance analysis
- Review and submit payroll and related returns
- Review and submit vat returns (with support for international entities)
- Inventory management
- Maintain fixed asset registers
- Reconciliation of all intercompany transactions and loan accounts
- Documenting the standard operating processes and procedures pertaining to finance
- Ad hoc financial and administrative activities
We are looking for candidates with the following profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- SAIPA/SAICA Articles + min 2 years of experience in accounting or related field
- Manufacturing/production experience required
- Import and export experience preferable
- 1-2 years experience working with cloud based accounting packages such as Xero, or equivalent
- Advanced Excel skills
- Highly organized and high attention to detail
- Good communication skills with clients and team members
- A quick learner able to perform under time pressure
- Affinity with Grounded’s mission
- Based in Cape Town and ability to work from our office in Woodstock at minimum 3 days a week
This is a full time permanent position. A fair remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate in accordance with experience. Preference will be given to EE candidates.
If you wish to be considered for this position please send your resume, a cover letter and your salary expectation to ap***@*******co.za as soon as possible. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you have not heard from us within 10 working ways of applying please consider your application to be unsuccessful.