Bookkeeper

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Midrand is seeking an experienced financial professional to manage stock takes, budget preparation, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a BCom in Accounting, at least 3 years of experience in the FMCG sector, and strong skills in Excel and ERP systems. Join a dynamic environment focused on financial excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in FMCG/Manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and participate in monthly stock take for Lordsview Depot.
• Prepare and capture the month‑end journals.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monthly reporting on expenses and inefficiencies.
• Annual budget preparation.
• Ensure adherence to import stock requirements.
• Review and authorise creditors for payment.

Skills

Excel (pivot tables and formulas)

Analytical thinking skills

Time management skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

People management skills

Education

BCom Accounting or Equivalent

SAIPA/CIMA

Tools

ERP system (e.g., Microsoft Great Plains)

Job description

Job Description

• Co‑ordinate and participate in monthly stock take for Lordsview Depot. Ensure that accurate inventory counts are captured on the financial system
• Ensure intercompany loan accounts balance monthly
• Prepare and capture the month‑end journals and ensure that month‑end closure deadline is met
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Monthly reporting on expenses and inefficiencies in the value chain
• Annual budget preparation
• Co‑ordinate and participate in annual asset verification
• Ensure adherence to Import stock requirement and document retention
• Review and control customer POD’s for validity, customer claims & customer payments
• Review and authorise creditors for payment
• Review and authorise wages hours and overtime calculations
• Review and authorise salary overtime calculations
• Ensure accurate accounting of manufactured products
• Evaluates proposed capital projects and complete capex request
• Provide support to the Site Accountant & Site Manager on ad‑hoc requests and feasibility studies
• Track the financial savings of Continuous Improvement Projects
• Prepare and assist with internal audits and external audits

Qualification Requirements

• BCom Accounting or Equivalent
• SAIPA/CIMA would be an advantage

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in FMCG/Manufacturing industry

Key Outputs

• ERP system eg Microsoft Great plains or equivalent Desirable
• Excel (pivot tables and formulas) Essential
• People management skills Essential
• Analytical thinking skills Essential
• Time management skills Essential
• Project management skills Essential
• Communication skills Essential