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1 Jul 2025

Permanent Senior Management Accountant – Parmalat Vacancies

Parmalat Vacancies – Posted by JobLink24 –  Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Parmalat Vacancies – Senior Management Accountant

Overview:

Parmalat South Africa is seeking a skilled and driven Senior Management Accountant to join our Admin Department at the Port Elizabeth Plant. This role is critical in supporting continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing financial control, and driving operational efficiencies. You will provide accurate financial insights, oversee costing functions, and work closely with cross-functional teams to reduce losses and improve business performance.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Postgraduate degree in Accounting, with Costing as a major

  • At least 5 years’ experience in standard costing within a manufacturing environment

  • 2 years’ experience in managing staff

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent numeracy and attention to detail

  • High level of computer literacy (MS Office, especially advanced Excel)

  • Experience with BOMs, routings, and integrated systems such as BPCS is advantageous

  • Fluent in English with strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various departments

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and guide production accountants

  • Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and GMP data analysis

  • Monitor plant yields, labour efficiencies, and production KPIs

  • Oversee monthly industrial reporting, budgeting, and accurate forecasting

  • Identify, investigate, and address stock variances and losses

  • Support the costing and implementation of new products and recipe changes

  • Facilitate training on inventory systems and reporting tools

  • Chair stock flow meetings and implement stock loss reduction strategies

  • Collaborate with Production and Plant Managers to provide insights for operational decisions

  • Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and cycles

  • Support CAPEX processes by evaluating return on investment and post-implementation analysis

  • Ensure overheads align with annual budget targets

Preferred Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

  • Methodical, self-motivated, and well-organised

  • Capable of identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions

  • Skilled in presenting financial data to non-financial stakeholders

Join Lactalis and be part of a globally respected brand where your expertise will shape financial and operational performance at plant level.

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