Manager: Cost

1 week ago


Centurion, South Africa Smith Garb Full time

Gauteng, Centurion
- R 850 000 - R 900 000 Annually Cost To Company (Plus a bonus)

Multi-national FMCG Manufacturing concern has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Cost & Management Accountant. Previous experience in a food or pharmaceutical FMCG concern at a factory level is essential.

The purpose of the role is to analyze, interpret and advise on the performance of the site through effective reporting and implementing of action plans. Maintain, manage, and co-ordinate management accounting and costing activities. Continuously driving performance, collaboration, optimising the effectiveness and efficiencies within the Plant, with the view of continually improving overall performances, influencing profitability and industrial practices.

**Requirements**:

- **_B Com Accounting Degree or equivalent_**:

- 3-5 years Proven experience in Industrial Finance Management in Foods Industry/FMCG
- +2 years budget setting
- Relevant financial, computer systems and procedures

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Preparing financial reports and analyzing of financial data.
- Provide financial analysis of data and reporting to improve the business results
- Strategic approach to improve plant performance
- Developing financial plans to support the organizational strategy
- Evaluating and managing total Industrial business risk
- Ensuring compliance with regulations
- Implementing and monitoring proper internal controls
- Take ownership and have leading role in the preparation of the annual Industrial budget
- Take ownership and lead the monthly Forecast process
- Managing financial transactions.
- Streamlining accounting functions and operations.
- Managing accounts records
- Assist with internal & external audit process
- Ensure accuracy of financial information
- Guide and train staff on business finance issues
- Drive income / cash flow generation
- Manage the full costing function
- Understand, interpret and challenge costing aspects
- Go beyond job scope and assist with full management control integration
- Understand and drive expenses down
- Drive and control production yields
- Manage and control stock with analysis and stock provision management
- Perform full Industrial variance analysis

**Key Behavioural Dimensions and skills**:

- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency
- Strong leadership qualities
- Proficient Excel skills
- Good organizing, planning, time management & analytical skills
- Hands-on person
- Excellent Team Player
- Pro-active and energetic with a high level of attention to detail/accuracy
- For more information please contact:

- Juliet Auret



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