TRG 2477 (Northern KZN) ACCOUNTANT (with FMCG Supply Chain exp.)
Newcastle - South Africa
Job Summary
Introduction
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Title: Accountant
Area: Northern KwaZulu-Natal (Surrounding Region)
Industry: FMCG Supply Chain / Cold Chain / Production / Manufacturing
Ref No.: TRG 2477
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
Start Date: As soon as possible
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Preference for stable career history within structured production / FMCG environments
An opportunity for an experienced FMCG production and supply chain ACCOUNTANT is required for permanent employment based in Northern KZN. This role is suited to professionals with strong operational finance exposure particularly within manufacturing stock-driven and high-volume environments where accuracy reporting and cost control are critical.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Full financial accounting function up to management accounts
- Preparation and analysis of monthly financial reports and variance analysis
- Costing cost control and margin analysis within a production environment
- Inventory accounting and reconciliation (high-volume stock environment)
- Overseeing accounts payable receivable and general ledger functions
- Budget preparation forecasting and financial planning support
- Ensuring compliance with statutory tax and regulatory requirements
- Liaising with auditors and managing audit processes
- Monitoring internal controls and financial procedures
- Supporting operational teams with financial insights and reporting
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
Desired Experience & Qualification
- BCom Accounting / Finance or related qualification (essential)
- Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles (adv)
- 58 years accounting exp. within FMCG / Manufacturing / Supply Chain (essential)
- Strong exposure to stock costing and production finance
- Exp. working with ERP systems (SAP / Syspro / Pastel / Similar)
- Advanced MS Excel and financial reporting skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Traceable and stable employment record essential
- Local residency or relocation required
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to Ref # (TRG 2477).
Package & Remuneration
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
Start Date: As soon as possible
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Preference for stable career history within structured production / FMCG environments