Cost Accountant at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Job Description    

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

   Key Responsibilities 

• To provide 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 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 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 bakery financials 
• Budgeting/ Forecasting of bakery financials 
• Expense Analysis and reviewing variances against budget with recommendations 
• Maintain Bakery Balance Sheet 
• Full Financial Reporting for a Bakery 
• Supervise Bakery Admin team 
• Control of Bakery Stock 
• Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures at the Bakery.

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 

Skills and Competencies    

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

Working Conditions    

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

Deadline:10th March,2026