The successful incumbent will have a completed B.Com (Accounting) degree or similar, as well as completed Articles, coupled with a minimum of 3 years Plant Financial Management experience within the FMCG / Manufacturing sector.  Experience in dealing with retailers with regards to their rebates and claims as well as working knowledge of cost accounting and inventory within a manufacturing environment is essential.
KPA's include:  Management of margins, distribution costs and all opex expenses by comparing against budget and take
corrective actions against deviations; overall management of inventory in conjunction with various stakeholders; Ensure accurate and timeous reporting of financial results to management and shareholders on a weekly and monthly basis; 
Manage the assets register and ensure its kept up to date;  optimise and safeguard utilisation of company assets and allocation thereof; Capex – review applications and assist with the administration to ensure timeous completion of projects.
Conduct production and yield analysis (incl price,volume,mix) and production and product cost analysis; Obtain and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations Ensure all reconciling items are cleared within a reasonable time; Manage employee key performance areas, identify training and development requirements, and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations; Implement and maintain the company’s policies in terms of financial risks and report on related risk issues.
Assist with ad hoc duties such as benchmarking, best practices and provide recommendations as requested by the General Manager or Board of Directors; Manage all external and internal audits and review and comment on audit reports; drive the implementation of initiatives to improve the current BBBEE scorecard.  Solid and recent SAP experience essential.