Production Accountant - Fmcg

Responsibilities: Inventory management:Improve and maintain stock management system to ensure the integrity and accuracy thereof.Coordinate with the Production and Procurement teams to ensure records related to inventory are maintained.Report the Raw Material stock profiles and allocations investigating, resolving and reporting shortfalls and surplus inventory.Assist in perpetual inventory stock counting.Monitor and evaluate consumables usage and cost.Produce daily reports and ensure critical areas in stock systems are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved.Update and communicate inbound schedule with raw material deliveries and/or order changes.Perform regular follow-up on orders, deliveries, receipts, and instructions.
Manage issues as they arise.Attend and participate in meetings related to procurement and deliveries.Perform and reconcile monthly stock takes.Report monthly and manage variances.Financial:Provide detailed analysis of all costing.Assist departments with preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.Monthly tracking of expenses against budget and Forecast totals.Assist departments to compile monthly financial and technical reports.Ensure all moisture adjustments are claimed and processed accurately and on time.Production:Compare grading documents to specifications and manage discrepancies.Ensure all measurement is performed accurately with verified equipment as per verification and calibration procedure and relevant certificates are on file.Ensure all records relating to production and product movement are accurate and up to date.Conduct regular site walks and report on observations - making recommendations.Understand all HR compliance requirements as per Employment practices mandate and company policy.Manage non-compliance issues as they arise, understand the traceability procedure and ensure full compliance to the procedure.