Premier FMCG (Pty) LtdCost Accountant
Jul. 2019 - Nov. 2022Full time Accounting role in the FMCG Industry responsible to the Financial Manager. Preparation of monthly profit and loss, and balance sheet reports. Facilitation and Compilation of annual and/or supplementary budget. Collecting and analyzing data, which is then used in the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reporting (Management Accounts). Formulation of inventory control strategies. Conducting internal inventory audits to minimize stock losses and damages. Creating Key Performance Initiative reports. Preparation of weekly cash flow statements and controlling expenditure. Assisting with the preparation of pricing schedules using inventory invoices and bill of materials. Daily investigation and reporting on changes in margin to Management. Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data. Examining financial records to check for accuracy. Month end processing and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation. Managing and training junior staff when necessary.