Accountant Mill

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in South Africa is seeking an Entry-level Finance Manager to manage financial functions on-site. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining financial controls, and preparing budgets. The ideal candidate holds an Accounting Degree and a CIMA qualification, with 2-3 years of experience in FMCG at an operational level. This full-time role provides opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting is essential.
• CIMA qualification is essential.
• 2-3 years of experience in FMCG at an operational level is essential.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial functions and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and monitor variances.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform financial month-end up to trial balance.

Skills

Excel (pivot tables and formulas)

People management skills

Analytical thinking

Planning and organising

Communication

Education

Accounting Degree

CIMA

Job description

Purpose

To manage the financial function on site through the implementation of financial controls, recording and reporting to ensure controls are maintained in all finance related functions/procedures relating to business on site/s in area of responsibility to mitigate risks.

Job Description

To manage the financial function on site through the implementation of financial controls, recording and reporting to ensure controls are maintained in all finance related functions/procedures relating to business on site/s in area of responsibility to mitigate risks.

Job Objectives

• To ensure asset management processes are implemented and maintained to manage stock, accurately to prevent theft.
• To manage all procedures relating to debtors and creditors to prevent misappropriation of company funds.
• To ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial information through compilation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• To provide a cost management service to the management team in respect of deviation reporting along with waste elimination opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Financial accounting including initiating and maintaining company procedures and policies relating to admin and finance.
• Managing risk and taking corrective action.
• Budget preparation, monitoring and variance reporting.
• Forecasting and financial projections.
• Ensuring correctness/accuracy of financial data.
• Perform financial month‑end up to trial balance.
• Compiling all required reports within set deadlines.
• Manage on‑going functioning of IT infrastructure.
• Managing Human Resources.
• Prepare and assist with audits.

Qualification Requirements

• Accounting Degree – Essential
• CIMA – Essential

Experience Requirements

• Experience within FMCG at operational level – 2‑3 years Essential
• Supervisory experience – 2‑3 years Essential

Key Outputs

Deliver cost management insights, audit readiness and accurate financial reporting to support the management team’s decision making.

Competencies

• Excel (pivot tables and formulas) – Advanced Essential
• People management skills – Basic Essential
• IR skills – Basic Essential
• Analytical thinking – Intermediate Essential
• Planning and organising – Intermediate Essential
• Communication – Intermediate Essential

Other Requirements

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Writing and Reporting
• Learning and Researching

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance