Introduction
Our Client, a leader in the FMCG Industry, seeks to appoint an experienced Site Account for their Company, based in Salt River. The successful candidate will be required to travel to their George Depot ±3 (Three) times per annum.
The purpose of this position is 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 and procedures.
- To generate reports, as required across all aspects of the value chain.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities and Job objectives Include but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
- Coordinate 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 in the financial system.
- Evaluate proposed capital projects and complete CAPEX requests.
- 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 the 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 studies.
- Review and authorise creditors for payment.
- Track the financial savings of the Continuous Improvement Project.
- Monthly reporting on expenses and inefficiencies in the value chain.
- Annual budget preparation and coordination and participation in annual asset verification.
- Evaluating 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 the successful applicant will also be responsible.
- Good working knowledge of ERP systems e.g., Microsoft Great plains or equivalent -Intermediate is desirable
- B.Com. Accounting Degree – Essential.
- Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles – Essential.
- Minimum 3 years experience in FMCG and Manufacturing industry.
- FMCG at operational level 2-3 years – Essential.
- Supervisory experience 2-3 years – Essential.
- Auditing experience 2-3 years – Desirable.
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.
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.
Other Requirements
- May be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays as per the roster.
- Overtime is expected from time to time.
- Working in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.
- 6-day position.
Package & Remuneration
- Company Laptop
- Cellular Phone Contract
- Medical Aid
- Pension and or Provident Fund
- 13th Cheque
- Incentives performance-based pay – paid in July and December of every year.
Interested?
If you do not have the listed qualifications and experience, please do not apply as you will automatically be disqualified.
To apply for this position, please click on this link and complete the required information, using “Site Accountant (Salt River, Western Cape)” in the “Position required” field. Alternatively, email your CV to Quinton America (qamerica@indgro.com).
We aim to reply to all applicants; however, due to the high volume of interest in our vacancies, it is not always possible to do so. Should you not hear from us within 2 (Two) weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Important Notice
Indgro Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd, Trading as Indgro Multi Services Group™ (the Company), is a member of APSO and as such, is bound by the Code of Ethics and Codes of Professional Practice, which include but are not limited to:
- The Company does not, as an Employment Services Provider, charge, directly or indirectly work seekers (candidates) any fees for services rendered, which is in accordance with Clause 15 of the Employment Service Act 2014.
- The Company, as Employment Services Provider, further will not discriminate unfairly at any time in the recruitment process regardless of ethnic origin, colour, gender, age, religion, political opinion, nationality, social origin, sexual orientation, or any other distinguishing characteristics within the proviso under the Employment Equity Act.
- No Promise of Employment:
Applying for a position at the Company or submitting your CV to the Company is or will NOT construe (express or implied), that the Company or any of its affiliates will guarantee you any position, for any particular period or at any specific compensation or benefit rate.
