Financial Controller - Spirits and Supply Chain - Paarl (57077) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Purpose:

• Maintain accurate and timeous financial and production records together with Budget and Forecast processes within the Spirits and Supply Chain division (NPD, Planning, Dry goods, Procurement, Warehouse & Logistics and Bottling).
• Manage variance analysis and ensure appropriate improvements are executed. Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and accounting policies, inventory control, excise duties and other procedures within Operations.
• The incumbent should ensure that the Financial Manager: Operations is informed on all financial matters for effective decision making and alignment across Operations.

Job Summary:

• Compiling of weekly and monthly management reports for the Spirits and Supply Chain division
• Preparing and driving the yearly Budget and Forecast process for the Spirits and Supply Chain Division
• Monitoring and reporting on Operational- and Capital expenses - Actual vs Budget
• Variance Analysis and reporting on Price-, Production- and Inventory Variances
• Ensuring timeously monitoring and closing of Production orders in Spirits and Supply Chain Division
• Inventory Control - Monitoring and reporting on inventory procedures/controls, stock take and cycle counts
• Implementing and monitoring of policies and procedures
• Monitor and review FOB, distribution and import accrual accounts and rates
• Alignment of BOM + Routings and wastage to actual processes
• Development and implementation of new processes and technology to mitigate financial risks across Operations
• Manage and assist with Co-packer, external- and contract bottling reconciliations, queries and processing requirements
• Assist with internal and external auditors' requests
• Process and monitor monthly accruals and invoicing for Spirits and Supply Chain
• Assist with ad hoc financial requests from Spirits and Supply Chain Managers
• Coordinate and reconcile yearly independent count and asset verification

Minimum Requirements:

• Cost Accounting qualification or relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a financial role within a Manufacturing environment
• Sound knowledge of Standard Costing
• Excellent computer literacy (Excel/Word/PowerPoint and SAP)
• Sound knowledge of Customs/Excise and returns
• Sound knowledge of financial management concepts, principles, and procedures

Skills Required:

• Excellent controlling and organising skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good management and leadership skills
• Must be able to function independently and under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Analytical and logical thinking
• Reliable, professional and deadline driven
• Ability to identify problem areas and implement changes to improve
• Good business acumen

Closing date for applications: 12 December 2025