Responsible for reconciliation of the manufacturing stock system to ERP system costs, including landed cost for imported products.

Key Responsibilities:

Review of journals for manual Manufacturing stock accounting entries.Review of journals submitted by Divisions for manual Manufacturing stock accounting entries.Conduct reconciliations for Manufacturing stock accounts against sub-ledger data, import stock GL accounts, identify variances and prepare correcting entriesReconcile the landed cost of imported goods for fabric purchases.Determine the appropriate resolution for Manufacturing stock variances in collaboration with the Senior Manufacturing stock AccountantInitiate variance resolution with the appropriate stakeholder groups and monitor resolution of variancesMonitor Manufacturing stock accounting transactions captured at a Divisional level and escalate inconsistent, inaccurate or  incomplete for resolution.Involvement in any process and systems projects affecting manufacturing stock.Assist and perform appropriate responses to audit observations and ensure corrective audit actions are taken.Assisting team members, providing feedback to business and acting as an escalation point for matters relating to Manufacturing stock accounting Processes.Supervision of assistant accounts on preparation of purchase recons. 

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma (Financial Accounting or Related) [Mandatory]3-5 Years Post Qualification work experience Exposure to manufacturing environment/ stock accounting 

Skills: 

Reconciliation and AnalysisSAP experienceAdvanced ExcelAccounting, Reporting, BudgetingInternal and External audit relationsFinancial Risk ManagementExcellent project management skills Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives Ability to draft commentary, analyse information to establish key messages, present information both visually and written 

Behaviours: 

Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectivesCommunicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful mannerDecision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisionsEnsures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targetsFinancial Acumen - understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problemsOptimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processesTech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth 

 

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Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.