Factory Accountant

pladis Global

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Company Description

pladis is one of the world’s fastest-growing snacking companies and home to much-loved brands such as McVitie’s, GODIVA, and Ülker. Formed in 2016, pladis combines over 300 years of family baking and confectionery expertise with a 16,000-strong global workforce across 27 factories in 11 countries. Known for delivering high-quality products and exceptional service, pladis' offerings have the potential to reach more than four billion people worldwide. Our team's passion for collaboration, consumer insights, and agility enables us to swiftly bring products from concept to shelf, fulfilling our promise of 'happiness with every bite.'

Role Description

Responsible for value-driven processes and coming up with value-driven solutions to issues facing the business with respect to Manufacturing Cost Management and Inventory Reporting.

? Monitor and control the factory conversion costs on an ongoing basis.

? Control postings in manufacturing accounts by ensuring the validity of entries and proper classification of costs.

? Prepare, analyze, and report weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual factory outputs by production line.

? Analyse actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs by cost component.

? Carry out monthly account discussions with the Factory managers where variance and Cost of production reports are presented and reviewed.

? Provide support to factory teams, regarding cost control, through regular meetings.

? Provide variance analysis of actuals versus forecast and PY and ensure deviations are fully understood and recorded.

Qualifications

? Minimum 4-5 years cognate experience in costing, cost control, and inventory accounting in a manufacturing setup.

? Minimum of a BSc. in Finance/Accounting or related discipline.

? Professional qualification ACA/ACCA.

? Financially astute, analytical, numerate.

? Good leadership qualities and a high level of collaborative skills.

? Strong IT skills – with proficiency in the use of ERPs.

? Tough and resilient, not afraid of challenges, and demonstrates the highest level of business and professional ethics in dealing with various business partners.

? Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to influence, both up and down the organization.

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