Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at one of South Africa’s leading FMCG companies? At National Brands Limited (NBL), a subsidiary of AVI Limited, we proudly produce some of South Africa’s favourite coffee and creamer brands like Frisco, Koffiehuis, Hug in A Mug, House of Coffees, and Ellis Brown. Working at our Coffee & Creamer Factory in Isando, you’ll contribute to creating high-quality products in a fast-paced environment while being part of a results-driven team. We celebrate collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite coffee and creamer brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.

Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking a Factory Finance Manager to drive success at Coffee and Creamer in Isando, City.The incumbent is expected to have an affinity for operational and commercial issues and be able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people across various functions    

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Operations Executive
• Direct Reports: 2 (Financial Accountant, Cost Accountant)

Key Areas of Impact:

• Financial Controls
  • Manage and monitor company accounting procedures and policies, and internal controls, according to internal standards.
  • Implement and communicate Corporate Governance charter / sound accounting practices to management on site.
  • Consolidate budgets, plans and forecasts for site with adherence to strict deadlines.
  • Manage expenditure in relation to approved budgets.
  • Analyse and report to local management and head office all operational variances from budget on expenditure items also highlighting priorities to support improvement.
  • Monthly maintenance of general ledger, and authorise timeous adjustments wherever necessary.
  • Address any queries with accounts payable on request.
  • Ensure month end procedures are adhered to according to predetermined deadlines.
  • Working capital management and reporting.
  • Review of IT authorisation / access controls and release strategies.
  • Assist with completion of annual insurance declaration.
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare detailed and insightful monthly management accounts covering the performance of the factory. This will include providing monthly feedback to Exec’s in the factory operational review.
  • Report on Income Statement variances and provide necessary commentary.
  • Review General Ledger transactions and report on budget vs. actual.
  • Report on irregular variances that have been investigated.
  • Report on site performance measurements.
  • Provide financial input on Ad hoc project work and, where applicable, take ownership of delivery of project
• Asset Management
  • Monthly maintenance, verification and reporting on fixed asset register.
  • Prepare, submit and track Capex workflows for the acquisition, transfer or disposal of fixed assets.
  • Conduct regular audits on fixed assets to ensure accuracy of fixed assets register.
• Capital Expenditure
  • Assist with compilation of the annual Capital Budget.
  • Oversee the authorisation and financial aspects of the acquisition of fixed assets.
  • Account for any over expenditure on acquisitions.
  • Process workflows for the updating of fixed assets register.
  • Preparation, assistance and review of EVA (Economic Value Added) Capital Expenditure Proposals.
  • Post Capex Evaluations.
• Audits
  • Handle internal & external audits.
  • Recommend and implement corrective action.

 Activity-based and Product Costing

• • Review accuracy of the bill of material on SAP.
  • Ensure all BOM’s are current.
  • Financial integrity of the bill of material.
  • Maintain & update monthly standard cost sets.
  • Generate budget and forecast cost sets.
  • Generate ABC models on SAP for budgets & forecasts.
  • Active participation in NPD forums,
  • Formulate SCE’s in full based on NPD requirements
• People / Quality Management
  • Recruit and retain appropriate quality staff.
  • Create an environment which is conducive to learning and development (on-the-job learning)
  • Manage performance feedback process in accordance with set goals.
  • Create a team culture of commitment and delivery against predetermined objectives, values and business requirements.
  • Create and maintain a culture of accountability and responsibility.
  • Participate in maintaining the QMS programme (ISO9001, HACCP, Environmental management)

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• At least 10 years' Accounting or Financial Management experience (of which a minimum of 5 years at a Management level) gained within a FMCG or Manufacturing / Plant environment.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Completed relevant qualification Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or similar
• Professional certifications in CIMA will be an advantage.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Requirements here
• Experience in COSTING, BILL OF MATERIALS and administration, financial management and accounting in a manufacturing / factory environment.
• Excellent understanding of standard costing principles.
• Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and an integrated accounting system.
• SAP experience not negotiable.
• Project management experience.
• A good understanding of the ABC costing methodology.
• It is expected that the incumbent will have an affinity for factory operational issues and be able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people across functions.

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, NBL offers a rewarding career. Apply now and grow great brands, with us!