Job Description

Position Title: Cost Accountant

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time xe2x80x8b

Position Location: Springs

Requisition ID: 26827

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of a Finance Administration Controller to be based at the McCain Springs site, Gauteng. The successful candidate will report to the Financial Manager.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To manage the cost reporting, administrative processing and internal control functions of the Springs Plant operations and provide the necessary financial reports to add value and ensure integrity, financial reporting analysis to the operational management on an ad-hoc weekly, monthly and annual basis.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Providing accurate financial information for the Springs vegetable manufacturing Departments

• Prepare weekly management financial reports both cost and spend.
• Prepare and process monthly journals to ensure accurate financial provisions/accruals and reporting.
• Prepare and analyse expenditure versus budget reports.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations; -
• Municipality Account
• Reconcile the stock Adjustment and DUV accounts.

Collate the budget for the vegetable operations

• Prepare the budget input files for the operational managers
• Assisting the operational managers to prepare their annual budgets
• Analyse line expenses to enable accurate budgeting
• Summarises burdens usages and cost reports for the financial year

Safeguard the vegetable operations assets

• Preparation of and physical participation in weekly, monthly and quarterly stock takes (Engineering / Dry Goods) balance to the stockholding report
• Investigate stock take variances
• Target Zero - no incidents

Embedding SAP/Coupa Controls and Process

• Develop the necessary SAP/Coupa Financial control and governance.
• Embed the implementation and maintenance of these with the relevant managers and supervisors

Cost Reporting

• Weekly reporting of process orders
• Liaise with the relevant managers with regards to the weekly costs and analysis thereof
• Supply budget information relevant to production requirements
• Ensure information supplied is logical and relevant

Trend Analysi

• Prepare and analyze Work In Process reports
• Analyze works orders, production costs, material variances etc.
• Analyze and explain monthly and ad-hoc variances in volume and expenses as compared to prior months and budget.
• Balance the plant monthly ensuring all quantities and related values are properly captured and accounted for.
• Provide financial and operational month-end and ad-hoc analyses and reporting

Sustainable Cost Advantage

• Assist management in identifying areas of improvement to contribute towards cost reductions and efficiency improvement opportunities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- 3 - 5 years in a similar role or Senior booking and /or Accountant

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Administrative Finance

Certificates/Licenses

• Accounting

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge & understanding of accounting and cost practices and reporting.
• Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills, and Account reconciliation skills
• Proficiency of SAP and other relevant software applications
• Financial and business acumen
• Understanding legal and financial documents e.g. Invoice, Statements, credit notes

Abilities / Competencies

• Accuracy and advanced attention to detail
• Work independently without supervision
• Ability to lead and make sound decisions
• Relentless customer focus with a passion to deliver accurate and thorough results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound communication skills and team player
• Excellent time management & organizational skills
• Highly proactive & have good self-leadership skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Resilient and open to working with various personalities

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The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family: Finance
Division: South Africa
Department: xe2x80x8bSprings Administration xe2x80x8b
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth || ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong || ZA - South Africa : KwaZulu-Natal : Durban || ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall || ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas || ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg || ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : CapeTown || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : George

Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)

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