Finance Accountant Job in Johannesburg – Apply Now!

🎯 Job Purpose:

Unilever is looking for a Supply Chain Finance Accountant to strengthen our financial controls, optimize cost performance, and ensure effective financial governance at our Lords View Factory. You’ll play a key role in supporting the factory leadership team by delivering insightful analytics, controlling operational spend, driving financial forecasting, and ensuring compliance with Unilever’s Global Financial Control Framework (GFCF).

📌 Key Responsibilities:

🔐 Financial Governance & Control

• Implement strong factory and 3P financial controls per GFCF.

• Conduct stock counts and manage stock balances across multiple locations.

• Ensure balance sheet hygiene and proper classification of income and expenses.

• Prepare and support internal, external, and SOX audits.

💰 Cost Management & Forecasting

• Own cost center forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

• Drive productivity and cost-saving initiatives across factory and third-party sites.

• Analyse SKU sourcing costs and advise on optimal sourcing options (factory vs 3P vs import).

📊 Reporting & Decision Support

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports.

• Provide insight on performance gaps and propose corrective actions.

• Guide capital expenditure proposals and evaluate ROI on key projects.

• Support waste reduction programmes and evaluate cost drivers.

🚀 Strategic Partnership & Leadership

• Be an active member of the site leadership team.

• Drive the annual budget and forecasting process aligned with S&OP principles.

• Collaborate with supply chain and finance teams across the business.

🎓 Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum: Finance Degree + Progress towards CIMA or CA(SA) (advantageous)

• Minimum 3+ years in Supply Chain or Factory Finance

• Strong understanding of cost accounting and financial controls

• Knowledge of SAP (PM/FI/PA) and advanced Microsoft Excel

💡 Preferred Skills:

• Analytical, proactive and results-driven mindset

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to lead conversations and influence decisions

• Resilience under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Digital acumen and openness to process automation

💼 Leadership Behaviours:

• Passion for High Performance: You’re an owner who drives execution and results.

• Personal Mastery: You invest in your wellbeing and strive for excellence.

• Consumer Love: You bring solutions that serve and delight consumers.

• Purpose & Service: You lead with humility and integrity.

• Agility: You learn fast, adapt quickly and continuously improve.

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion:

Unilever is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively promote the employment of candidates from underrepresented groups in alignment with South Africa’s Employment Equity and BBBEE legislation. All suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

📝 CV Tips for This Role:

📌 Tailor your CV with these in mind:

1. Highlight Cost Control Experience: Include examples where you’ve implemented financial controls, conducted audits, or improved cost efficiencies.

2. Use Metrics: Quantify achievements (e.g., “Reduced waste by 12% over 6 months,” “Improved budget accuracy by 20% through forecasting overhaul”).

3. Demonstrate Stakeholder Engagement: Show how you influenced cross-functional teams or led performance reviews.

4. Include Tools: Mention systems like SAP, Excel, or any automation platforms you’ve used.

5. Show Agility: List examples of adapting to rapid change or taking initiative in dynamic environments.

🖱️ Ready to Apply?

Click Apply Now and start your journey with one of the most impactful global brands. Shape the future of sustainable living while advancing your career in finance at Unilever.

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