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Job Description

• To provide full support on all Project related finance and administration related activities. Provide overview and analysis of capital spend, tooling spend and recovery to enable accurate reporting and timely decision making.
• Completed B.Com (Accounting) / similar essential with 5 years Project Accounting experience preferably within the Manufacturing sector.  

KPI's include:  

• Projects: Prepare tooling reconciliation with profit and loss analysis per tool; 
• Prepare tooling packs per tool which will support customer recovery; Analyse tooling profitability and impacts requiring commercial review; 
• Support commercial with tooling customer recoveries; 
• Provide insight and reports to project team and management on tooling spend and recoveries; Review requisitions for new tooling costs against project spend and provide guidance.  
• Prepare and maintain the capital budget spend analysis; 
• Obtain and maintain all supporting documentation for all spend analyses in alignment with IFRS; Review requisitions for capital spend against budget and provide guidance; 
• Provide insight and reports to project team and management on capital spend; Ensure timely capitalisation of assets with full accounting packs for each asset; 
• Ensure assets capitalised is tagged and asset register is kept up to date; Application for government grant on project (AIS); 
• Ensure correct accounting and tax periods are applied at capitalisation; 
• Follow up on approvals and conversions of purchase orders; 
• Liaison with stakeholders on receipt of orders and issuance of invoices once work is complete; 
• Prepare and maintain cashflow plan and present to BU Finance Manager for review and approval; Expediting activities as required by project manager and cross functional project team; 
• Provide inputs and support local finance and commercial teams on all project related information required; 
• Participate on applicable project meetings and provide timely and accurate analyses of financial status on projects.;  
• Cost Accounting: Calculate & review overhead recovery rate for parts; 
• Conduct BOM audits on parts; Load new BOMS and change to current BOMs onto LX; 
• Ensure that the routings reflect the correct time standards and delete obsolete routings; 
• Identify cost VAVE and CIP ideas; 
• For Engineering changes be responsible for BOM. 
• Ensure all master data is updated; 
• Review and comment (Liaise with quality) on stock reject/ material usage accounts;  
• Audit and Year – End Processes:  Support with audit queries on assets and CAPEX; 

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Requirement

• A completed Grade 12 and relevant tertiary qualification essential, coupled with 5+ years working experience in a similar industry working raw material stock control and stock management experience.  
• Be responsible for stock and logistics management (always maintaining FIFO principles); raw material orders and GRV's; stock level control; 
• OHSA, Food and related safety issues and general housekeeping.  
• SAP experience essential.

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Qualifications:

• A Degree or Diploma in Accounting or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of commercial experience in a similar financial accounting role
• Advantageous: SAIPA or SAICA articles

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, examine, and analyze financial reports, statements, and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee and manage financial data, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions within a wholesale environment.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts tailored to the wholesale business model.
• Conduct financial audits and recommend improvements to internal financial processes.
• Provide guidance and support to the finance team to ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations within the wholesaler.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations.
• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements pertinent to wholesale operations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in financial accounting, with a focus on the unique aspects of the wholesale industry would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and coordinate financial activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• An ethical approach to financial management and the ability to handle sensitive financial information.

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Responsibilities:

• Preparing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Requesting invoices from suppliers for processing.
• Meeting monthly deadlines for supplier recons.
• Ensuring that all accounts payable activities comply with relevant financial policies, corporate governance, procedures, and protocols
• Engaging and communicating with all relevant suppliers on all reconciling items and investigating and resolving queries on the creditor's recons.
• Ensure that all creditors are paid accurately and timeously.
• Dealing with external and internal queries.
• Assist with Accounts Payable payments.
• Report on the Health of the creditors.
• Supplier Age Analysis.
• Supplier Debit Balances.
• Redundant vendors.
• Blocked Open items.
• Parked Items.
• Handling and escalating supplier disallowed discounts.

Requirements:

• SAP experience – Accounts Payable.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is critical and good communication skills.
• Initiative and an ability to meet deadlines is essential for this position.
• High-performance orientation and a team player, functional proficiency, and attention to detail.
• Experience in Accounts Payable reconciliation.
• NQFL 7 or studying towards will be an added advantage.