Job Description

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a two-month contract vacancy for an Agricultural Finance Administrator Clerk based in Mount Edgecombe.

Umthombo Agricultural Finance contributes to the sustainability of small-scale grower sectors through the provision of financial services, specifically the retention savings facility and loan administration for small-scale growers in the KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.

Reporting to the Umthombo Agricultural Finance Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Processing of loans and savings applications received from Umthombo Agents
• Preparing and processing system documentation for refunds
• Analyzing sundry redemptions, grower contributions and month-end cane payment redemptions for input into the cashbook.
• Reconciling month-end cane payment remittance advices from mills with deposits made directly into Umthombo's bank account.
• Checking applications for completeness and compliance with Umthombo policy and procedures.
• Liaises with the Agents with regard to any outstanding information.
• Verification of signature on orders against the Signatures Database
• Processing of transfers between Umthombo's Accounts
• Performing credit checks on applicants

Requirements for the Job

• Applicants must have a 3-year Financial Accounting Diploma/Degree and/or relevant qualification in Accounting with a minimum of three years' post qualification working experience in a debtor's control environment.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Advanced Excel is essential. Knowledge of Accounting computer packages would be advantageous.

Important to note

• Short-listed candidates will be required to participate in pre-selection competency and psychometric assessments and must have a clear credit and criminal record.

Aspects of SASA's Recruitment Policy applicable to this Vacancy

SASA recognizes the need for employers in South Africa to contribute to transformation through active support for the provisions of the Employment Equity Act and Black Economic Empowerment legislation and recognizes the high level of unemployment in our country. Accordingly, our first priority is the provision of employment opportunities to South African nationals. Applications for employment by foreign nationals are considered only in the event that a comprehensive recruitment process has failed to result in the appointment of a suitable South African candidate.

In terms of our employment equity plan the following designated groups are currently underrepresented at certain levels of our organization, as assessed against the official economically active population of South Africa and will be given preference when shortlisting for this position: African Females, Colored Females, African Males, Colored Males and African and Coloured male and female applicants with disabilities.

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