Accountant - Retail / FMCG Industry - Newlands East, KZN

Opportunity Available!!!

Our reputable Retail / FMCG client, is currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join their Finance team based at their Head Office in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal.

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing financial analysis and business insights that support strategic decision-making across multiple business entities. Working closely with operational and senior management teams, the Accountant will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and maintaining inter-company accounts. The role requires a commercially minded finance professional who can independently analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide meaningful recommendations that drive business growth.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.

• SAIPA / CIMA studies (advantageous).

Experience

• 2–5 years' experience as an Accountant or in a similar finance role.

• Previous experience within a Retail, FMCG or QSR environment is highly advantageous.

• Experience managing multiple entities.

• Strong experience with inter-company accounts.

• Proven experience with:

• Monthly management reporting

• Variance analysis

• Budgeting

• Forecasting

• Financial analysis

• Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP system.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance.

• Assist with the preparation and management of annual budgets and regular forecasts.

• Analyse operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

• Manage financial reporting across approximately 5–6 business entities.

• Reconcile and maintain inter-company accounts.

• Partner with operational managers to provide financial guidance and commercial insights.

• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.

• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete and submitted within deadlines.

• Assist in improving financial processes and reporting efficiencies.

• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong financial and commercial acumen.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to interpret financial and operational data and provide meaningful business insights.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software.

• Ability to challenge ideas constructively and influence business decisions.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive.

• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability.

• Commercially minded.

• Strong relationship-building skills.

• Professional with high integrity.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

• Own reliable transport.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Willingness to travel when required.

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.