Sovereign, a national supplier of top-quality chicken products to the SA market via various brands, is seeking to employ a Management Accountant for its operations in Kariega.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for this position at the Commercial Division. The Management Accountant will be responsible for controlling financial activities through driving down costs, highlighting variances, identifying potential areas for improvement and to ensure that budget is not exceeded.

The successful incumbent should be in the possession of a relevant BComm degree and 3 years financial management, budget processes, financial control, management and cost saving experience at a senior level.

* Control the budget and expense approvals for the Division
* Collate and distribute reports, as directed
* Implement and maintain adherence to standard operating procedures
* Perform month-end Financial activities
* Prepare and submit Sales/Expense budgets and forecast
* Prepare and submit weekly cashbooks
* Perform Sales analysis and Reconcile GL to the sales reports
* Conduct monthly stock reconciliation

* Strong technical accounting and financial knowledge
* Strong analytical skills and able to take corrective action
* Excellent analytical and report writing skills
* Strong cost management skills
* Good planning and organizational skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* High degree of Computer literacy (all MS Office applications, Syspro)
* Strong leadership and managerial competencies
* Building working relationships
* Great attention to detail

As Sovereign Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.
Only appropriately qualified and experienced individuals should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and a copy ID.
Incomplete applications & applications not meeting the minimum requirements will not be considered.
If you have not heard from us after 21 days, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

* Strong technical accounting and financial knowledge
* Strong analytical skills and able to take corrective action
* Excellent analytical and report writing skills
* Strong cost management skills
* Good planning and organizational skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* High degree of Computer literacy (all MS Office applications, Syspro)
* Strong leadership and managerial competencies
* Building working relationships
* Great attention to detail