Cost Accountant at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Key Responsibilities

• To provide a cost management service to the management team in respect of deviation reporting along with waste elimination opportunities.
• To determine and manage cost accounting procedures and methods to accurately account for costs per product.
• To perform stock reconciliation, reporting and investigation of variances to initiate corrective action on a daily basis.
• To ensure accurate recording and reporting of stock information through compilation of financial journals and balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis.
• To check for adherence to and continuous improvements of Standard Operating Procedures relating to stock control on all site and route locations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• To participate in the preparation of annual budgets as needed by the Site Accountant/Bakery Manager.
• To guide and advise Sales Managers regarding route viability and cost to serve by checking their calculations on ad hoc bases.
• Cashbook Reconciliation
• Month end processing and closure of depot financials
• Budgeting / Forecasting of depot financials
• Expense analysis and reviewing variances against budget with recommendations.
• Maintain depot balancing and full financial reporting of the depot.
• Supervise Depot Admin team and control the depot stock.
• Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating procedures at the Depot.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric
• CIMA qualification
• Cost Accounting Degree/Diploma

Experience Requirements

• 3 to 4 years' experience cost accountant experience
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in an FMCG industry
• Experience in using ERP System e.g., GP2010 would be an advantage.

Other Requirements

• 6 -day worker required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays and overtime required from time to time.
• Ability to travel when required

Key Outputs

• Following instructions and procedures and Commercial Thinking.
• Coping with pressures, delivering results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Applying expertise and technology
• Planning and organizing
• Analysing