Job title : Warehouse Accountant - ACW (Gqeberha) (Port Elizabeth)
Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
Deadline : November 24, 2025
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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE
To ensure the Management Accounting Systems produce accurate results, which may be used to assist the DC to achieve its maximum financial potential.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Activities :
Accounting Controls
Adhere to Approvals framework.Complete Insurance claim forms and send to Central FinanceCapex admin and controlAssist the Distribution Manager in preparing the expense budget and preparing preliminary feasibilities for Capex’sPreparation of daily, weekly monthly and annual performance reportsAssistance with bi –annual stock countsAnalysis of variances to include Inventory write off’s, Recoveries, Expense analysis, Headcount Analysis in terms of Budget vs. actual, trends and feasibility.Forecasting of recoveries and expenses in consultation with the accounting manager and operations leaderProvide feedback on risk present in the operationManage and control Transport Account =+R2.5 million per monthReview of accounts. Ensure signed off and approved by Management and send to Central Finance for paymentManagement
Manage departmental financial, SHE, HR and GMP responsibilities and activitiesPlan, lead, allocate and manage departmental activities, resources and tasks in accordance with agreed budgets, service / delivery targets and daily / weekly / monthly plansEstablish and maintain appropriate systems for operational management and measurementDevelop and implement continuous improvement plans and actionsManage departmental absenteeismSupplier Management :
Communicate and negotiate with suppliersMonitor quality standards and identifies performance failuresConduct supplier audits and reports on supplier performanceManage supplier communications and documents and process flow, including RFIs, RFP, RFQ, and RFB’sResolve supplier issues; maintain working relationships with key suppliersSet up new vendors and coordinate with legal to support new contracts; maintain / update existing contractsIdentify new suppliers and products in the marketplaceVet potential supplier’s capabilities (delivery, quality, services)Review insourcing and outsourcing opportunitiesNegotiate with suppliers to carry stock for fast moving itemsAssist in the drafting of specifications as required, and provide advice and guidance to customers on procurement processesReview and approve price variances (Order vs Invoice Prices)BBBEE and procurement administrationFinancial :
Set Annual Budgets and Quarterly ForecastsMeet output requirements, while containing expenditureMeet targets on yields and write offsEnsure capital expenditure plans are metEnsure control and approval of expenses in accordance with the company approvals frameworkControl all inventory in area of responsibilityEnsure annual stock stakes meet control requirementsHuman Resources (Engaging in People Practice)
Promote diversity, equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplaceExecute company EE plan, procedures and targetsFormulate and execute a Workplace Skills Plan in conjunction with the HR DepartmentManage staff performance through the Company Performance Management programManage staff succession through the company succession planning programGMP / GWP
Comply with GMP / GLP requirements as outlined by company SOP’s and written instructions in all tasks and activitiesEnsure that products are produced, tested and stored according to the required SOP’s and documentationComplete all records and reports timeously and accurately as described in the relevant SOP’s, protocols and associated documentation.Ensure that the required resources, systems and SOP’s are reviewed, authorised and are regularly monitored, adapted and improved to ensure compliance to GMP / GLP regulations / standards and the product licenceEnsure that environment (facilities and equipment) are maintained to GMP standardsEnsure that the initial and continuing departmental personnel training is carried out and recordedEnsure that records are evaluated and corrected before they are sent to the Quality DepartmentInvestigate and initiate corrective actions for all quality deficienciesHealth, Safety and Environmental Standards
Carry out any duty or requirement imposed on the company by the OHS Act and in accordance with your specific SHE appointmentEnsure that all employees are informed of their scope of authority as contemplated in the OHS ActTake full responsibility and necessary measures to ensure that the requirements of the OHS Act are complied with by every person in your employment or on premises under your control where plant and machinery are producedEnsure that reasonably practicable steps are taken to identify, manage, eliminate or mitigate any hazard or potential hazards to the safety or health of employees, attached to any work performed, any article or substance produced, processed, used, handled, stored or transported and any plant, machinery which is stored or transportedReport any unsafe or unhealthy situations to SHE representative or Line ManagerReport any incident to the SHE representative or Line Manager which may affect your health or cause injuryRequirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
MatricBCom Degree or equivalentKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
2 to 3 Years Management Accounting / Financial Accounting experienceKnowledge and experience with Budgeting processesFinancial Performance Packs.Computer literate – MS Office and previous accounting package experience (BAAN, SAP or Related ERP system knowledge and experience with Budgeting processes.SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Interrogating InformationMaking DecisionsPlanning and OrganisingCustomer AwarenessMeeting DeadlinesAccounting / Financial Services jobs