Assistant Accountant

Reitz, Free State R450000 - R600000 Y VKB Group

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Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This "house of brands" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

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VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape.

About the role

Are you a qualified Accountant with these values:

  • Humble – You're eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction.
  • Hungry – You're driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes.
  • Smart – You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task.
  • Bold – You're confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
  • Team Player – You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more.

At VKB Group, we don't just work with numbers—we use them to shape the future of South African agriculture. We're farmer-owned, proudly South African, and deeply committed to feeding the nation. Now, we're looking for a skilled Assistant Accountant to join our Milling Division in Reitz.

Do you love crunching numbers as much as we love milling wheat and maize? VKB Milling is on the hunt for a detail-driven, Excel-loving superstar to join our accounting team. If you're ready to turn reconciliations into revelations and audits into accomplishments, keep reading

Why This Role?

  • Career Growth: Be part of a strong and growing group with opportunities
  • Make an Impact: Every report, every analysis, every recommendation you make will have a direct link to communities, farmers, and food security.
  • Lifestyle Advantage: Escape city gridlock for a safe, affordable, and family-friendly community in the heart of the Free State. Reitz offers open skies, space to breathe, and a true work-life balance.
  • Support & Stability: You'll join a values-driven, farmer-owned business with deep roots and long-term vision.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Balancing and reviewing creditor reconciliations like a pro
  • Analysing expense analysis and compare to budget
  • Assisting with reporting, audits, and financial queries
  • Keeping petty cash in check and creditors on their toes
  • Assisting with budget process
  • Adding real value through analysis, problem-solving, and smart decision-making

What We're Looking For

  • A relevant BCom degree in Accountancy (or similar)
  • Articles completed (SAIPA/SAICA = major bonus points)
  • Experience in a fast-moving operational or processing environment
  • Excel wizardry (we're talking pivot tables, formulas, the works )
  • Microsoft Navision/Business Central experience? That's the cherry on top

Your Superpowers

  • Strong decision-making + problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, but still be an awesome team player
  • Pressure? You eat it for breakfast.
  • A drive to add value and improve processes wherever you go
  • Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills

At VKB, we're more than just numbers and milling. We're about growth, transformation, and opportunity. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to building a diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

Other Information

  • The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
  • VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
  • VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
  • Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
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  • Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
  • The CV should not have handwriting on the document

  • NB Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver's License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.

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Senior Accountant

9300 Bloemfontein, Free State Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Posted 18 days ago

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Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire an Accountant who will be working under the direction of the Head accountant and coordinate the daily activities of the accounting staff to record the revenues quickly and accurately, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of the Company and other entities.Verifying the accuracy of transactions entered in Evolution for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Bill of materials, Job Costing, Point of Sale, Ware house transfers and VAT.Ensure accurate / timely closure of monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual accounts.In depth understanding of month-end reconciliation - Should be able to reconcile medium/large bank accounts (high volume) and Cash-books and perform set month-end close procedures.Monthly Reconciliation of VAT Control account and submitting VAT returns.Reconcile and review monthly balance sheet accounts in order to produce accurate Management Statements monthly to Directors, report on variation from budgeted amounts verses actuals identifying root of cause.Performing Analysis and verification on monthly salary and wages accounts and submitting PAYE returns.Review Monthly Nominal Accounts for allocations and passing journals if necessary.Analysing trial balance accounts identifying errors and raising journals.Initiate monthly stock takes and performing in-depth analysis into variations, reporting to Directors on inventory variations.Design and implement checks and controls in all financial transactions relating to AP, AR and inventory.Preparing Financial Statements, audit files and financial reports for Various Entities in the Group.Preparing Budgets, Cash flows, forecasts and monitoring progress.Ensure ad-hoc audits from CMACS/ and Government agencies are conducted smoothly.Keep abreast with the latest changes in the laws and accordingly suggest changes in day-to-day working.Resolves complex accounting issues.Supervise, direct, and review the work of the accounting staff.Prepare, analysing, interpreting & presenting of management statements.Other Admin or Financial duties as required.RequirementsDesired Qualification, Experience & SkillsAGA (SA) or Professional Accountant(SA) registered with SAICA or SAIPA, respectively.Minimum of 5 years’ private sector experience in an accountant role.Fluent in English.Advance Knowledge of Excel Formulas including Pivot Tables etc.Sound knowledge of Tax regulations.Sound knowledge of IFRS, IFRS for SME’s, Companies Act and all Accounting Regulations.High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meeting deadlines.Ability to work independently, with little supervision.Ability to direct effectively and supervise.Ability to analyse financial data and to prepare accurate reports promptly.Strong leadership and people management skills.
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