Clover S.A. (Proprietary) Ltd. is a leading South African food and beverage company known for its wide range of dairy and non-alcoholic beverage products. It operates in South Africa and other selected African countries. Clover is headquartered in Roodepoort, South Africa. Founded in 1898, Clover originally began as a farmers’ cooperative in the Natal Midlands. It operated under the name Natal Creamery Ltd.

Job Summary

Clover is looking for a detail-orientated,results-driven, highly motivated and experienced Accountant to join our Commercial/Sales Finance department. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is eager to take their career to the next step within a fast-paced and supportive environment. This role requires strong ownership of financial processes and the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

The successful individual will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial accounting, reporting, and compliance activities, supporting month-end close, management reporting, and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level.
• Hand-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Business English: Fluent.
• SAIPA/SAICA articles would be advantageous
• Computer literacy (Advanced Excel skills).

Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proactive and action orientated
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Analytical mindset.
• Solves problems through effective decision making.
• Bring strategic contribution.
• Maintains high standards.
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective.
• Lead and drive change for improvement
• Communicate effectively
• Be a team player.
• Act with honesty and consistency

Duties and Responsibilities

Control and reconcile Driver accounts and cash.

• Reconcile General Ledger in respect of Drivers’ accounts.
• Reconcile all cash that flows through at branch i.e. deposit slip, cash receipts & bank statement.
• Follow up on Driver journals done at branch with Branch Admin Manager/Controller.

Control payments- Stock and Commodities.

• Ensure every vendor invoice has a printed Clover PO number.
• Marry all inventory PO’s with the correct stock GRN’s e.g. Red Bull, Clover Waters, Snaxworks etc.
• Ensure that all invoices are accompanied by a corresponding authorised PO according to signatory Clover policy.

Month-End Close & Accounting.

• Review and approve purchase orders and ensure accuracy against invoices, including correct GL allocation.
• Process monthly supplier payments, including operating and overhead costs.
• Upload and allocate bank deposits and payments to the cashbook.
• Prepare and post monthly journals, including:
• VAT.
• Prepayment.
• Accruals and provisions.
• Intercompany journals.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal controls and accounting standards.

  Management Reporting & Analysis.

• Prepare monthly variance analysis with clear explanations for management.
• Compile monthly management reporting packs.
• Perform profitability analysis to support business decision-making.
• Support pricing reviews and updates where required.

  Tax & Compliance.

• Calculate VAT and ensure timely payment.
• Prepare VAT schedules and support statutory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and regulatory requirements.