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Cape Herb and Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global player and now employs over 700 people and operates over 3 sites in Cape Town. Centered around innovation and quality, Cape Herb and Spice gives any candidate a great opportunity to gain extensive experience and build an exciting… read more career. From the tip of Africa to the tip of the tongue – For over two decades Cape Herb and Spice has been bringing top quality spices and blends from Cape Town, South Africa to the world’s palate. Accredited to the highest international standards and packed under strict food safety practices the range extends across daily essentials and trendy, exotic seasonings making it easy to add authentic flavour to every meal
Purpose of the Role:
To represent the Tea division within a team of Cost Accountants dedicated to the Spice division. Reporting to the General Manager of the division, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing and reporting on all costs associated with the Tea business which is a manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate costings, efficient and on-time submission of the usual month-end requirements, inventory controls, driving efficiencies and improvements and supporting Operational and Financial decision-making in the form of preparing reports and presentations.
Key Responsibilities:
Costing & Analysis
Across all business department functions (covering Imports and Exports) including complex calcs
Inventory & Production Accounting
Ensure effective management and accuracy (using Translution software system integrated with SYSPRO), Stock counts, Variances, Adjustments, Waste, Processes and Improvements
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist with annual setting for Purchasing, Operations and Selling as well as reviewing accuracy thereof
Reporting & Monitoring
KPI tracking and reporting, Submission of information for business presentations. Translution User support and Championing
Process Improvement
In all aspects of the business, help identify and support and/or drive initiatives agreed
Compliance & Controls
Providing Finance teams accurate and on-time information relating to month end procedures and protocols. Government required reports (audited usage against Indigenous permits).
Review SOP documentation ensuring accuracy
Required Qualifications & Experience:
BCOM Accounting/CIMA
3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing costing
ERP system exposure (non-negotiable)
Strong engagement with operations
Understanding of manufacturing processes
Interest in systems and analytics tools such as Power BI advantageous
Personal Attributes:
Strong analytical and numerical ability
Attention to detail driven
Good communicator (internal as well as external)
Works well within a team and able to take the lead where necessary
Self-motivator
Deadline-driven
Great Work ethic
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