Management Accountant(Temporary) at Distell

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure a cost effective and efficient financial support platform to provide a value adding financial function
• Responsible for the operational cost management of the site
• Render effective and efficient operational cost control at the site
• Circulate guidelines on the preparation of budget and forecasts to the Cost Centre Owners
• Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Support and assist managers in compiling OPEX and capital budgets / forecasts
• Co-ordinate processing of budget / forecasts and effective financial control for year end
• Management reporting of OPEX and Liquor and material variance explanations
• Report on the status of the capital budget and manage and co-ordinate asset register
• Assist and guide cost centre managers with financial information, proper variance declarations and the interpretation of expenses
• Highlight areas of concern in OPEX or variances and recommend corrective action where possible
• Ensure site complies with ICC(Internal controls), self-assessments, stock takes and internal audit programs
• Ensure that the volume budget and forecasts are compiled in accordance with actual trends and future developments, circulated to DC & TX managers
• Evaluate validity and accuracy of detail budget working papers
• Ensure that the volume for budgets and forecasts are compiled in accordance with actual trends and future developments, circulated to DC & TX managers.
• Analyse previous months / year expenses to ensure the completeness of budgets
• Prepare the various KPI analyses and evaluate trends
• Prepare regional budget for presentation to HO
• Adjust budget after HO presentation if required
• Perform internal audits in the region as per annual audit plan
• Prepare audit report on irregularities, weaknesses and risks
• Co-ordinate and evaluate monthly Internal Control Checklists
• Ensure proper control exists with regards to ISO compliance
• Assist external and internal auditors during audits
• Ensure capital request forms are completed accurately
• Ensure that all motivations & tenders given are appropriate and accurate
• Ensure that requests are approved timeously by Regional management and sent to HO for final approval
• If request has been approved inform applicant and track progress thereof
• Ensure that all regional assets are maintained on SAP’s asset register and accounted for
• Identify training and development plans
• Perform projects as per: Regional business plan, Management request
• Manage adhoc commercial requests
• Perform financial analysis and generate insights which support business decision making
• Perform the stand in function of the Northern District Management Account to manage the business requirements
• Perform the stand in function for the Regional FM when required

The successful candidate must have the following experience & qualification:

• Relevant Accounting degree
• CIMA/Postgraduate qualification will be highly advantageous
• Minimum 3 years relevant business experience
• Previous experience in Finance within the FMCG industry would be advantageous
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Sound knowledge of SAP
• Communication skills that include excellent negotiation skills, ability to network and excellent
• Presentation skills
• High energy levels and a self-starter
• Good analytical skills and ability to interpret and present financial and statistical data
• Strong decision making and problem solving ability
• Opportunity seeking attitude with sound business skills and judgement
• Excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to prioritise and see tasks through to completion with ease
• Deadline driven and the ability to work well under pressure
• Takes initiative

Application Process
If interested and meet all requirements, please register and apply via the Distell career portal by logging onto www.distell.co.za/careers

Reference Number: 16662

Closing Date: 19 February 2020