Temp Management Accountant - Wadeville at Distell

About the job

Applications are invited for the above mentioned temp position based at Wadeville. This successful person will report to the Regional Financial Manager.

Purpose Statement Of The Position

• To assist and support management in the process of continuous improvement by constant evaluation of the business to identify possible shortcomings or opportunities that may arise in terms of operational efficiency and risk.

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:

• BCom Accounting Degree
• CIMA/Postgraduate qualification will be highly advantageous
• Minimum 2 - 3 years relevant business experience
• Previous experience in Finance within the FMCG industry would be prefer
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Sound knowledge of SAP, Qlikview and Qliksense
• 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

Closing Date: 24th, May 2022