THE JOB AT A GLANCE
You are focussed on ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the GL by preparing journal entries for capture, preparing complex account reconciliations, performing cost analysis, and completing the month end reporting to Group. You will assist the Finance Manager with Category reporting - weekly estimates, month end reporting, ad hoc analysis as required, as well as internal- and external auditors with information/feedback requested and ensure consistent application of internal controls.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- You are responsible to produce the periodic trial balances for a selected business unit / category, to ensure that the system is in balance and suitable period-end reports to ensure that financial statements reflect the fair presentation of financial results and position.
- Provide input and analysis for the weekly profit estimates.
- Responsible to reconcile complex balance sheet reconciliations and provide support to the Assist Accountants and finance clerks where required
- Responsible to capture the monthly results, as well as F/Cast and Budget in the reporting tool to submit to the group team
- Provides the basis for allocating expenditure to various cost centres and general accounts Reconciliation reports.
- Provide financial Information that can be relied upon for making financial and administrative decisions.
- Prepare monthly journals and charge outs (TBI, Food Service & Customer)
- Review and approve electronic payments to suppliers
- Business support by attending to queries, supply information, explanations and help as required.
- Attend stock take and report as per standard operating procedure
- Preparation of the provisional and final tax calculation and completion of the Tax return on the tax reporting tool
- Draft annual financial statements where required
- Trading term upload for growth calculations
- Preparation of combo P&L
- Preparation of customer profitability reporting
- Achieve complete and up-to-date documentation.
- % of accomplishment of Personal Development Plan Goals/objectives and Individual Performance Appraisals
- Level of support provided to the Lead Financial Accountant and Finance manager.
- Submission of accurate and complete financial and non-financial reports on/before set deadlines
- Avoid/limit audit findings
WHAT YOULL BRING TO THE TABLE
Key attributes and competencies
- CA(SA) or sufficient experience in a similar role
- Strong communication skills
- Business analytical skills
- Strong Finance business background
- Be able to make sound, independent judgements within established policies and procedures.
- Advances knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word processing required.
- 3+ years total experience with 3 years relevant financial accounting experience, FMCG and manufacturing a requirement
Tiger Brands is proudly Africas largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.
Being a food company means were an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and thats why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
