About VKB Group

The VKB Group is a South African agricultural company that provides support to farmers and produces food products for consumers. Founded in 1919, the company began as a small agricultural cooperative and has grown into a major agricultural enterprise that operates across the value chain, from providing farm inputs to food processing. The VKB Group is a significant player in South Africa’s agricultural industry and a key driver of the rural economy in the Eastern Free State.

About the Role:

Do spreadsheets make you happy and numbers tell a story to you? Are you as comfortable balancing ledgers as you are learning how the grain industry works from silo to shipment? If so, we’d love to meet you.

We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to support our finance team in a fast-moving, hands-on grain business. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys accuracy, problem-solving, and being part of an industry that literally feeds the world.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assisting with day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable
• Processing grain purchase and sales transactions accurately and on time
• Reconciling bank accounts, supplier statements, and inventory records
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting
• Helping track costs, margins, and stock movements across sites
• Preparing reports that help management make smart, data-driven decisions
• Working closely with operations to ensure numbers match what’s happening on the ground (and in the silos!)

Job Requirements:

• 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!

Skills Required:

• 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 about growth, transformation, and opportunity. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to building a diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

Other Information

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