AVI Limited
We’re looking for a passionate Financial Accountant to join our NBL Westmead Biscuits in Westmead, Durban. The purpose of the role will be an integral part of the Finance function providing support to the Finance Manager, Cost Accountant, Finance Team and Site Management. The incumbent is expected to be detail orientated with the ability to analyse data, reconciliation and reporting (daily, weekly and monthly).
Key Areas of Impact:
Cost Accounting
Compare & report on standard labour hours planned vs labour hours actual
Manning review and maintenance of the manning levels model
Assist with annual Activity Based Costing budgets
Review, investigation and posting of process variances
SAP PROCESSES
Oversee and assist with Production Manual Confirmations on SAP & check-up on error report
Sundry Invoicing and Credit Notes.
Review daily GL Accounts Budget vs. Investigate abnormal variances.
Assist with Requisition Processing of Monthly Commitments.
Cost centre management – Review all transactions on SAP, correct Cost Centre and Cost Element
Ensure all costs are recorded in the correct period, to the correct accounts per the company rules
Manage SAP user access and risks on site (GRC)
Financial Accounting
Assist Financial Manager in Internal and External Audit Review
Review & Audit processes/procedures with entrenched financial/control risk on site
Timeous and Accurate Sundry Customer Invoice processing. Timeous update and analysis of Sundry Debtors.
Ensure all operational expenditure is processed before month end closures. Process provisions/accrual journals where necessary.
Assist in the administration and management of all non-production site contracts
Preparation of budgets & forecasts monthly, quarterly and annually per cost centre & GL
Prepare monthly Financial Journals.
Financial Reporting
Budget/Forecasts vs. Actual.
Report on irregular variances that have been investigated.
Assist with compilation of month-end and year-end reports
Review Cost Report transactions and report on Budget vs. Actual.
Monthly Reconciliations of key ledger accounts.
Assisting with Yearly Budget and Forecast Compilation and Process
Asset Management
Monthly maintenance, verification and reporting on fixed asset register
Assist in CAPEX workflows for the acquisitions, transfer or disposal of Fixed Assets
Prepare, submit and track CAPEX workflows for the acquisitions, transfer or disposal of Fixed Assets.
Conduct regular Audit on Fixed Assets to ensure accuracy of fixed asset register
Responsible for Maintenance of Site Fixed Asset Register
Coordination of Asset Verifications Half Yearly and at Year End
Stock Management
Assist with Monthly, Half Yearly and Annual Stock Counts
Compile Monthly B&R Reconciliations and reporting.
Ad Hoc Assistance to Cost Accountant
Assist with process order closure
Assist with Product Costing
Labour Management
Create labour rosters for use by factory & HR. Update labour standards periodically.
Mass Balance of Site Waste and Rejects
Oversee and reconcile waste registers to weighbridge (mass balance). Reconcile SAP to Service Provider invoices & credit notes (Sustainability Report) – follow-up and apply appropriate controls to eliminate discrepancies. Reconcile of waste service providers.
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
5 years Financial Accounting experience
Manufacring / Factory industry added advantageous
SAP Experience added advantageous
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
Bcom Degree / Btech qualification in Finance
Deadline:22nd August,2025
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albrandslimited.simplify.hr