Plant Controller City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality - Signal Hill Products - South Africa

Signal Hill Products is a South African-based company that produces and distributes unique beer brands in South Africa and Africa. Founded in 2012, our company is passionate about creating an excellent workspace for beer enthusiasts. Our brands include Strongbow Cider, Striped Horse Beer, KIX Spritzers, Devil's Peak Beer, St Francis Beer and we distribute Miller Genuine Draft, Bavaria and Fokof brands. Position/Title: Plant Controller Reports To: Operations Manager Finance Function: Finance Area: South Africa (Johannesburg) Number of Reports: 5 Overall Responsibility: The Plant Controller is responsible for the strategic financial direction to the plant. As an effective business partner to the Plant Manager provides strategic direction and recommendations to improve the sites performance within a well established risk framework. Responsible for coordinating plant budget and business planning activities in alignment with corporate policies and practices. Ultimately the custodian of the Plant financial heath by way of a sound control environment and implementation or adherence of minimum internal controls governance framework Focus Area 1 Financial Leadership and Business Partnering Be the main financial advisor on short-, medium- and long-term decisions affecting the plant. Offer commercial orientation and perspectives to the business leadership to drive value creation throughout the plant. Coordinate the strategic plan development and support the business leadership to evaluate ideas and options in that endeavor Focus on key strategic imperatives and priorities by creating capability within the team to effectively drive and support initiatives that will enhance those imperatives. Provide the business leadership with key financial measures to monitor and track performance to targets. Drive ownership of good cost management practices and provide cost effective and efficient account and financial management services to the plant. Focus Area 2 Accounting and Finance Design and implement sound accounting processes and systems which ensures operational best practices. Maintain a competent finance team that provides up to date and accurate information to the business at all times. Ensure good record keeping and ensure that IT systems are adequate to support the current and future needs of the business. Custodian of all budget's requirements and performance management to targets Promote good capex management practices and reporting in line with group approved budgets and spend mandates. Lead supplier management drive to ensure efficiency and promote continues production. Ensure efficient working capital practices are entrenched. Work closely with tax authorities to ensure full compliance and minimize exposure to the business. Focus Area 3 Governance and Control Promote good corporate governance practices and ensures the company has a sound internal control operating environment. Promote key external stakeholder engagements which are necessary to enhance healthy Month end inventory reconciliation to General Ledger Monitor and review inventory provision in line with slow moving, expired and obsolete items. Review and approval of Inventory ID set up and stock items master data management. Produce various daily/ weekly/period/quarterly production analysis and variance reports for Management review. Focus Area 4 Fixed Asset Management Raising and Receipting of Purchase Orders for Supply function Generating Production Tickets, Capturing Production Tickets to reflect production plans and actual material used. WIP and staging counts, verification and reconciliation of Inventory balance report to general ledger Inventory ID set up and stock items master data management. Month end production inventory counts confirmations and reconciliation of variances. Focus Area 5 Reporting, Budget, Forecast and Planning Produce various daily/ weekly/period/quarterly production analysis and variance reports for Management review. Perform WIP Variance Analysis and WIP Balance sheet Inventory reconciliation. Collaborate with the Leadership team to determine the true cost of process inefficiencies and establish data analysis tools for effective reporting. Establish actual cost using standard/job cost methods. Compile and prepare variance report data comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Participate in the monthly close process. Prepare month end general accruals and account reconciliations and perform a variety of other routine accounting tasks that support forecasting, budgeting, and internal control activities. Provide a variety of routine office and clerical support as required including the preparation of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, or other communication as well as providing back-up support to the accounting department as required. Perform all other duties/special projects as assigned. Focus Area 6 Governance and Control Produce various daily/ weekly/period/quarterly production analysis and variance reports for Management review. Perform WIP Variance Analysis and WIP Balance sheet Inventory reconciliations. Collaborate with the Leadership team to determine the true cost of process inefficiencies and establish data analysis tools for effective reporting. Establish actual cost using standard/job cost methods. Compile and prepare variance report data comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Participate in the monthly close process. Prepare month end general accruals and account reconciliations and perform a variety of other routine accounting tasks that support forecasting, budgeting, and internal control activities. Provide a variety of routine office and clerical support as required including the preparation of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, or other communication as well as providing back-up support to the accounting department as required. Perform all other duties/special projects as assigned. Focus Area 7 Business Partnering Produce various daily/ weekly/period/quarterly production analysis and variance reports for Management review. Perform WIP Variance Analysis and WIP Balance sheet Inventory reconciliations. Collaborate with the Leadership team to determine the true cost of process inefficiencies and establish data analysis tools for effective reporting. Establish actual cost using standard/job cost methods. Compile and prepare variance report data comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Participate in the monthly close process. Prepare month end general accruals and account reconciliations and perform a variety of other routine accounting tasks that support forecasting, budgeting, and internal control activities. Provide a variety of routine office and clerical support as required including the preparation of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, or other communication as well as providing back-up support to the accounting department as required. Perform all other duties/special projects as assigned. Focus Area 8 Governance and Control Promote good corporate governance practices within the business which ensure that the business remains a viable and responsible entity. Ensure that the company has sound internal controls which are adequate to address its needs. Practice performance management to ensure the finance team is well engaged and that proper succession planning is entrenched to promote going concern. Promote key external stakeholder engagements which are necessary to enhance healthy business relationships and support business continuity. Liaise with 3rd party legal service providers to ensure that the company's legal challenges are adequately addressed. Ensure risk management is entrenched. Work closely with Insurance Brokers to ensure the business is adequately covered at all times. Requirements of the Role Formal tertiary accounting qualifications, preferably a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification Proficient knowledge of accounting principles and cost accounting principles Understands operations process flow with basic knowledge of financial analysis. Strong analytical and communication skills required with ability to support continuous Improvement and other cost savings initiatives. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and analyzing materials with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Must be detail-oriented, have strong research, problem-solving, and analytical skills, and have the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, vendors, and management. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Familiarity with ERP systems Preferred Skills/Competencies Good communication and interaction skills with people on all levels in the organization Strong ability to multitask and priorities. Willing to be challenged and work well within a team. Excellent planning and organizing ability. Strong analytical capability NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level. Apply Now

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