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Plant Accountant (Expat) (Plant Accountant)

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


Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond