Financial Controller Spirits and Supply Chain Paarl
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Job Location:
Cape Winelands District Municipality - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
KWV a renowned South African brand and industry leader in the production of world-class wines and other spirits has a permanent vacancy for a Financial Controller Spirits and Supply Chain based in Paarl.
- Reporting to: Financial Manager Operations
- Department: Finance Operation
- Division: Operations
Purpose:
Maintain accurate and timeous financial and production records together with Budget and Forecast processes within the Spirits and Supply Chain division (NPD Planning Dry goods Procurement Warehouse & Logistics and Bottling). Manage variance analysis and ensure appropriate improvements are executed. Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and accounting policies inventory control excise duties and other procedures within Operations. The incumbent should ensure that the Financial Manager: Operations is informed on all financial matters for effective decision making and alignment across Operations.
Job Summary:
- Compiling of weekly and monthly management reports for the Spirits and Supply Chain division
- Preparing and driving the yearly Budget and Forecast process for the Spirits and Supply Chain Division
- Monitoring and reporting on Operational- and Capital expenses Actual vs Budget
- Variance Analysis and reporting on Price- Production- and Inventory Variances
- Ensuring timeously monitoring and closing of Production orders in Spirits and Supply Chain Division
- Inventory Control - Monitoring and reporting on inventory procedures/controls stock take and cycle counts
- Implementing and monitoring of policies and procedures
- Monitor and review FOB distribution and import accrual accounts and rates
- Alignment of BOM Routings and wastage to actual processes
- Development and implementation of new processes and technology to mitigate financial risks across Operations
- Manage and assist with Co-packer external- and contract bottling reconciliations queries and processing requirements
- Assist with internal and external auditors requests
- Process and monitor monthly accruals and invoicing for Spirits and Supply Chain
- Assist with ad hoc financial requests from Spirits and Supply Chain Managers
- Coordinate and reconcile yearly independent count and asset verification
Minimum Requirements:
- Cost Accounting qualification or relevant Tertiary Qualification
- Minimum 5 years experience in a financial role within a Manufacturing environment
- Sound knowledge of Standard Costing
- Excellent computer literacy (Excel/Word/PowerPoint and SAP)
- Sound knowledge of Customs/Excise and returns
- Sound knowledge of financial management concepts principles and procedures
Skills Required:
- Excellent controlling and organising skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good management and leadership skills
- Must be able to function independently and under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Analytical and logical thinking
- Reliable professional and deadline driven
- Ability to identify problem areas and implement changes to improve
- Good business acumen
Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from underrepresented groups aligned with our Employment Equity Plan.
Closing date for applications: 12 December 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Should you not hear from us within one month of the closing date of the advert kindly regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
Please note that any personal information that you shared will be used for the purpose of applying for a role with KWV as advertised above. This information may be shared with authorised Warshay Investments (Pty) Ltd (KWV) representatives (internal and contracted external parties) as required. Should you have any questions related to how we process your personal information please refer to the privacy policy.
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Sage
- Regulatory Reporting
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Budgeting
- ERP Systems
- Financial Management
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