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Cost Accountant

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd Eastern Cape 4 months ago
Full-time
Finance and Accounting

Job Description

To manage the full stock control function and operational efficiencies to mitigate stock losses in collaboration with relevant site HOD's.

Key Responsibilities

To provide cost management service to the management team

In respect of deviation reporting along with waste elimination opportunities.

To determine and manage cost accounting procedures and methods in order to accurately account for costs per product.

To ensure accurate recording and reporting of stock information through compilation of financial journals and balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis.

To check for adherence to and continuous improvements of Standard Operating Procedures relating to stock control on all site and route locations, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

To guide and advice Sales managers regarding route viability and cost to serve by checking their calculations on ad-hoc basis.

Cashbook reconciliation

Month end processing and closure of bakery financials

Budgeting/ Forecasting of bakery financials

Expense Analysis and reviewing variances against budget with recommendations

Maintain Bakery Balance Sheet

Full Financial Reporting for a Bakery

Supervise Bakery Admin team

Control of Bakery Stock

Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures at the Bakery.

Qualification Requirements

Matric

CIMA qualification

Cost Accounting Degree

Experience Requirements

3 to 4 years' experience cost accountant experience

2 to 4 years' experience in an FMCG industry

Experience in using ERP System eg, GP2010 would be an advantage

Skills and Competencies

Planning and Organising

Analysing

Applying Expertise and Technology

Following Instructions and Procedures

Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Adhering to Principles and Values

Persuading and Influencing

Working with People

Presenting and Communicating Information

Adapting and Responding to Change

Working Conditions

Pressurised environment

6-day position

Required to work Saturdays,Sundays and Public Holidays as the business requires

Deadline:10th March,2026