Site Accountant (Cape Town) at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Purpose of the job:  

• To manage the full finance function on site through the implementation of financial controls aligned to SOP’s. To ensure controls are maintained in all finance related functions/procedures. To generate reports as required across all aspects of the value chain.

Responsibilities and Job objective Include but not limited to?

• Determine and implement cost accounting procedures and methods in order to accurately account for costing of products
• Ensure accurate financial reporting on site performance
• Ensure controls are implemented and operating effectively to mitigate the risk of fraud and material misstatements.
• Full understanding of the value chain
• Annual budget preparation
• Co-ordinate and participate in annual asset verification
• Ensure accurate accounting of manufactured products
• Ensure intercompany loan accounts balance on a monthly basis
• Ensure that accurate inventory counts are captured on the financial system
• Evaluates proposed capital projects and complete capex request
• Monthly reporting on expenses and inefficiencies in the value chain
• Prepare and assist with internal audits and external audits
• Prepare and capture the month-end journals and ensure that month-end closure deadline is met
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide support to the Financial Manager and Site Manager on ad hoc requests and feasibility study
• Review and authorise creditors for payment
• Track the financial savings of Continuous Improvement Project
• Monthly reporting on expenses and inefficiencies in the value chain.
• Annual budget preparation and the coordination and participation in annual asset verification.
• Your keen eye to evaluate proposed capital projects and the completion of capex requests would be a valuable asset.
• Assistance in the preparation of internal and external audits is a must with limited travel to our George depot for which you will also be responsible.

Qualification Requirements    

• BCom Accounting Degree Essential
• Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles Essential

Job Related Skills:

• Excel (pivot tables and formulas) Advanced – Essential
• People management Skills - Advanced – Essential
• Analytical thinking Skills – Advanced – Essential
• Time management Skills – Advanced – Essential
• Project management skills - Intermediate – Essential
• Planning and Organising Skills – Intermediate - Essential
• Communication Skills – Intermediate Essential

Experience Requirements    

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in FMCG/Manufacturing industry
• Auditing experience 2-3 Desirable
• FMCG at operational level 2-3 Essential
• Supervisory experience 2-3 Essential

Other Requirements:

• May be required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
• Overtime expected from time to time
• Working in a fast paced and pressurised environment
• 6-day position

Key Outputs    
Essential

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Writing and Reporting
• Learning and Researching

Closing Date    
2023/05/16