Plant Accountant (Expat)

Talent Genie; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Plant Accountant in Johannesburg Metro. The role involves overseeing plant-level accounting operations, financial reporting, and tax compliance, especially in the FMCG industry. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, proficiency in SAP and Excel, and a CA or ICWA certification. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of relevant experience, preferably in FMCG, food, or beverage industry.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and advanced Excel.
• Working knowledge of Indian compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant-level accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance.
• Prepare and finalize financial statements, including profit and loss and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and operational tax return schedules.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reconciliation

Budgeting

SAP

Advanced Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Indepth understanding of IFRS and US GAAP

Experience in FMCG, food, or beverage industry

Education

CA or ICWA certification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Reference: Plant Accountant

Salary: ZAR/month

Job Location: South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 20 May 2025

Our client is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Plant Accountant to oversee plant-level accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance within the FMCG, food, or beverage industry and significant experience working with SAP and large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledger, customer, and vendor accounts
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and month-end closing activities
• Prepare and finalize financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Conduct monthly book closures and trial balance validation
• Perform fixed asset accounting and prepare reconciliations for banks, customers, and vendors
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare operational tax return schedules
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Purchase, HR, Admin, Marketing, and CP) to collect and review financial information
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and related financial reports
• Review submitted budgets and monitor performance against them
• Conduct detailed provision analysis and journal entry preparation
• Perform costing and pricing analysis, and monitor variances in price, quantity, yield, and overhead
• Handle tax accounting and preparation of tax schedules
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements such as VAT, PF, TDS, and Companies Act
• Manage and analyze large data sets using Excel and SAP

Key Skills

• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, including IFRS and US GAAP
• Strong skills in financial analysis, reconciliation, budgeting, and reporting
• Proficiency in SAP (minimum 3-5 years of experience)
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to manage large data sets
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset
• 10-12 years of relevant experience, preferably in the FMCG, food, or beverage industry
• Working knowledge of Indian compliance regulations
• Hands-on experience with SAP and advanced Excel
• Brewery experience Advantageous

Qualifications

• CA or ICWA certification