Financial Accountant / Production Accountant

AVI Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biscuit manufacturing company in Durban is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant. In this role, you will support the Finance function, focusing on cost accounting, financial reporting, and asset management, while working with SAP systems. The ideal candidate has 5 years of financial accounting experience, ideally from the manufacturing sector, and holds a relevant degree. Join us to contribute to South Africa's favourite biscuit brands.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5 years Financial Accounting experience.
• Manufacturing/Factory industry experience is advantageous.
• SAP Experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Finance Manager and Finance Team.
• Assist with annual Activity Based Costing budgets.
• Ensure all costs are recorded accurately.
• Assist in Internal and External Audit Review.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Cost Accounting

SAP

Data Analysis

Education

Bcom Degree / Btech qualification in Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

GROW A GREAT CAREER WITH THE COMPANY THAT GROWS GREAT BRANDS!

Join National Brands Limited (NBL) and be part of a legacy that has shaped South Africa’s biscuit tradition for over 170 years. With two iconic factories in Isando and Westmead, we produce beloved brands like Bakers Tennis, Blue Label Marie, and Choice Assorted; creating moments of joy for generations of South Africans. At NBL, you’ll work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where innovation, quality, and teamwork thrive.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.
• 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).
  
  

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Finance Manager
• Direct Reports: 0
  
  

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
  
  

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join our team, make a real impact, and contribute to the success of South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands. Apply now and become part of a team that’s dedicated to quality ingredients, and a touch of Bakers magic!