Accountant - Fine Foods Distribution & Import Business - Stellenbosch | LB

Accountant - Fine Foods Distribution & Import Business - Stellenbosch, Western Cape🚨 Urgent Vacancy

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a detail-driven, experienced Accountant for a well-regarded fine foods distribution and import business based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape - proud purveyors of quality food products with a focus on distribution, wholesale and imports.

Reporting to the Financial Manager, this is a hands-on, ownership-driven role for a technically strong accountant with solid experience in a stock-driven, import or FMCG environment. If you understand landed costs, forex transactions, inventory reconciliations and margin analysis - and take genuine pride in the accuracy and integrity of your work - this role is worth your attention.

Please note: Candidates must already be based in the Stellenbosch or broader Cape Winelands area. This is a live-out, office-based position.

Minimum Requirements:

B

Com Accounting, Finance or related qualification - essential

Minimum 4 to 6 years' relevant accounting experience

Experience within a distribution, wholesale, FMCG, manufacturing or import business - essential

Strong, proven experience across:

Inventory reconciliations and stock valuation

Landed costing and import-related transactions

Foreign exchange gains, losses and foreign supplier reconciliations

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) calculations and margin analysis

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Budget and forecast support

Advanced Excel skills - essential

ERP and inventory management system experience - essential

High attention to detail and strong analytical ability

Accountable, process-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Stable work history with contactable references

Key Responsibilities:💰 Financial Accounting & Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules for review by the Financial Manager

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain General Ledger integrity

Process journals, accruals, provisions and month-end adjustments

Assist with year-end reporting and audit requirements

Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and supported📊 Budgeting & Forecast Support

Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts

Prepare budget versus actual analysis and variance reporting

Assist with cash flow reporting and working capital analysis

Provide supporting financial information and analysis to management📦 Inventory Accounting & Valuation

Maintain inventory reconciliations between the ERP system and General Ledger

Review inventory adjustments, write-offs and transfers

Assist with stock count and cycle count processes

Monitor slow-moving, obsolete and damaged stock🌐 Imports, Landed Costs & Forex

Process and reconcile all import-related transactions

Reconcile foreign supplier accounts

Account accurately for foreign exchange gains and losses📈 Cost of Goods Sold & Margin Analysis

Review and maintain product costing information

Validate COGS calculations and analyse margin variances

Investigate discrepancies and prepare profitability reports as required🛡️ Financial Controls & Compliance

Review expenditure for compliance with approval workflows and company policies

Verify supporting documentation for supplier payments

Maintain compliance with financial procedures and internal controls

Escalate control weaknesses and risks to the Financial Manager⚙️ Operational Finance Support

Assist operational departments with inventory and finance-related queries

Support finance process improvement initiatives

Participate in ad hoc reporting and analysis projects as required

Package:

Gross Salary: R35,000 to R40,000 per month (DOE)

Live-out, office-based position in Stellenbosch

Start date: As soon as possible

Should you feel you are the right fit for this role, please apply with your updated CV, contactable references and a recent head and shoulders photo ASAP!📌 Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.