Plant Accountant: Emulsifiers at AECI Limited

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To provide financial and management accounting support to the Plant Operations, with timely and relevant management information enabling sound decision making. Ensure that there are adequate internal controls covering all financial risk areas and that any inadequacies are brought to the attention of the Head of Finance Mining and Executives

REQUIRED OUTPUTS: FUNCTIONAL  

• Assist with AECI Mining Chemicals entity budget process, in conformance with the AECI guidelines and principles
• Assist with monitoring and controlling expenditure within approved level, ensuring compliance with budgetary control procedures and policies
• Prepare budget & forecast reports for Plant Operations and monitor performance against budget and lasts view and provide insight into deviations against planned
• Review accounting statements, expense reports, and standard forms for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to procedures
• Provide Operations Managers and Head of Finance Mining with timeous and relevant management information
• Provide guidance and support to business to ensure the accurate asset set up, asset classes, useful lives, depreciation, and disposals in accordance with IFRS and AECI policies
• Review weekly production order settlements, prepare reports and follow-up significant variances as well as reconciliations
• Monitor and verify all production and purchase price variances and escalate undesirable effects to the Business Analyst – Operations
• Ensure adequate internal controls covering financial risk areas and that any inadequacy is brought to the attention of Plant Managers
• Comply with all legislation relating to accounting matters / monitor compliance related to the Operations plants
• Assist with the review of audit instructions and compile/prepare supporting documentation for the audit process
• Assist in resolving audit queries and discuss with internal / external auditors where required.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric/Grade 12
• B Com degree or equivalent (Must) in Finance / Honours or any related
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant, experience as a costing / manufacturing accountant will be advantageous
• Excellent computer skills-Ms Offices Suite (word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advance knowledge of Finance System (SAP, BW, BO, Cognos)
• Financial policies, procedure and processes

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with People
• Relating and Networking
• Writing and Reporting
• Planning and Organising