Accountant Commercial Finance Exports

Department:
Corporate Finance

Site:
975 - Premier Corporate

Job Type Classification:
Permanent

Location - Town / City:
Waterfall Midrand

Job Description:
Job Purpose: To ensure accurate preparation, collection, recording, and analysis of sales-related information to provide Premier Exports Sales Team with data-driven insights that support informed decisions, sustainable growth in margin, price and profitability, and shared customer success. Key Responsibilities: Delivering accurate and timely pricing, margin, and ad hoc analytical reports to the Exports Sales team. Establishing and maintaining commercial dealing parameters (base, cycle, and promotional pricing) through a strong understanding of cost drivers and margin expectations. Assisting with the preparation, review, and monitoring of budgets, including volume and margin forecasts. Monitoring and analysing all Selling and Distribution cost categories. Ensuring pricing structures and promotional activities are accurately maintained within the ERP system to prevent margin leakage. Reporting monthly on the margin impact of pricing claims and distributor claim-backs. Analysing low-margin products, customers, and channels, and providing recommendations to improve profitability. Developing a thorough understanding of the value chain and its impact on consumer shelf pricing. Providing EXCO and management teams with timely, accurate, and meaningful commercial performance insights. Delivering financial analysis at product, customer, and channel level to support strategic decision-making. Reviewing New Product Development (NPD) feasibility documents for financial accuracy and commercial viability. Provide financial expertise and analytical support for ad hoc commercial projects and business initiatives as required. Participate actively in Commercial Finance INVOCOM forums and team initiatives. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities. Share best practices and support cross-functional learning. Demonstrate collaboration, accountability, and commitment to team success. Establish and maintain effective working relationships across functions. Engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives. Foster a collaborative and customer-focused approach in all interactions.

Qualification Requirements:
Data analytic Experience 3-5 years

Experience Requirements:
Management accountant or Cost Accountant with FMCG industry experience 3-5 years Experience within the FMCG industry (Sales & Marketing focus) 3-5 years Additional experience in a leadership or supervisory role 3-5 years Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting (Essential), Honours degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Skills and Competencies:
Financial Analysis Tools (Essential) Commercial Finance Analysis (Essential) Working knowledge of MS Office - Excel (Essential) Financial Systems and Software (Essential) Regulatory Compliance understanding (Essential) Analytical Skills and Reporting Skills (Essential) Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills (Essential) Time Management (Essential) ERP Software Proficiency (GP) (Essential)