Analyst Accountant (Swellendam)

SUMMARY:
Our large agri / manufacturer, based in Swellendam, requires an Analyst Accountant to develop and implement automation and reporting solutions.

POSITION INFO:
Key Performance Areas
 
Automation

• Automating existing reporting systems, whether financial or non-financial, using tools like Excel Power Query
• Centralising reporting of financial and non-financial data

• Prepare detailed margin analysis reports, including gross margin, net margin, and contribution margin.
• Identify trends and variances, and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
• Analyse product profitability and recommend strategies to improve margins.

• Prepare comprehensive management accounts for each business unit/export country/manufacturing process.
• Analyse financial performance, including revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth within each business unit.

• Prepare detailed production cost reports, including standard costs, actual costs, and variances.
• Analyse production variances to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost control.
• Work closely with operations teams to understand production processes and cost drivers.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including ratio analysis, trend analysis, and benchmarking.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

• Respond to ad-hoc requests for financial information and analysis.
• Support the business in strategic planning and decision-making by providing relevant financial insights.

• Participate in safety forums 
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Distribute safety information as and when required

• Accounting Degree (BCom or BAcc)
• CIMA
• CA(SA) recommended– no post-articles experience required
• Experience with MS Excel Power Query BI preferred
• MS Excel – advanced level 
• Experience with ERP systems recommended

• Data analytics
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Excel Power Query and Power BI
• Financial background
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans