Cost Accountant - Vereeniging at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Purpose of the job:

• To manage the full stock control function and operational efficiencies to mitigate stock losses in collaboration with relevant site HOD’s.

Desirable:

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Persuading and Influencing
• Working with People
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Adapting and Responding to Change 

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 in order 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/manager.
• To guide and advice Sales managers regarding route viability and cost to serve by checking their calculations on ad-hoc basis.
• 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 Balance Sheet
• Full Financial Reporting for a Depot
• Supervise Depot Admin team
• Control of Depot Stock
• Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures at the Depot

Qualification Requirements    

• Matric
• CIMA qualification
• Cost Accounting Degree

Experience Requirements    

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

Key Outputs    

• Job Related Competencies (knowledge, skills and attributes):

Essential:

• Planning and Organising
• Analysing
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Other Requirements:

• Pressurised environment
• 6-day position
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as the business requires