START DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS:MatricAccounting Qualification (CIMA / CA) essentialMinimum 5 years' experience with minimum 2 years' experience in Managerial position, with exposure to operations and manufacturing and must have experience in a costing environmentEffective communication skills in Afrikaans & EnglishStrong analytical, creative problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal communication skillsStrategic thinker with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, think logically, stay self-motivated, demonstrate sound business acumen, and take initiative proactively DUTIES: Budgeting and Quarterly Cost Analysis: Monitor and report on Management Accounts and trends in relation to overall strategies monthlyCo-ordinate and control the annual Budgets (including departmental budgets and CAPEX) accurately and timeouslyReport on the financial position and performance of the company at regular intervalsPrepare various profit forecasts during the yearAnalyze trends in activities within the company and present possible solutionsPrepares and monitors operational budgeting requirementsProvides monthly details, variances in cost of sales vs budget, dry goods control and variances within the provision Financial and Administration Processes: All processes are completed accurately and timeously according to IFRS for SME and internal accounting proceduresChecks and processes monthly inventory adjustments (Bulk wine, FG, Dry Goods, Returnables)Ensures reconciliation for all write-offs of inventory is done and signed offReconciles overhead recovery accounts on a monthly basis and calculates the necessary provisionsCarries out monthly costing and overhead recovery processes and ensures costing of items are done correctlyReviews accounting processes regularly and seeks continuous development of operational and financial processesEnsures compliance with company accounting policies, IFRS for SME and internal control procedures Financial Support: Provides a commercial financial service in order to deliver timely and accurate informationParticipates in management review meetings and decision making processesAssists with day to day problem solvingUpdates reports on under or over recoveries vs budget Financial Reporting: To manage and facilitate the delivery of financial information to Management and Stakeholders, so that informed decisions can be madeCo-ordinates all reporting activities for the business including but not limited to: Management accounts, Gross profit analysis (including corrective actions), Expense tracking and monitoringReturn of investment analysis, Working capital management cycle and CAPEX monitoring and implementation HOURS: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00