SUMMARY:
CAREER SUMMARY
POSITION
COMPANY
DATE
Cost and Management Accountant
Daybreak Foods (Pty) Ltd
Dec 2023-Present
Cost Accountant
Vitafoam(Pty) Ltd-JHB Factory
Mar 2023-30 Nov 2023
Management Accountant
Rainbow Chicken (Pty) Ltd-Epol PMB Mill
Aug 2022-28 Feb 2023
Cost Accountant-King Foods
Tiger Brands Limited-Kings Foods
Jun 2019-31 Jul 2022
Manufacturing Accountant
MpactLimited-FelixtonPaperMill
Jun 2015-May 2019
Cost Accountant
De Heus (Pty) Limited-Head Office
Sep 2014-May 2015
Cost Accountant
Costing Clerk
Masonite Africa Ltd-Estcourt Mill
Feb 2012-Aug 2014
May 2011 –Jan 2012
Administration Clerk
The Natal Witness (Pty) Ltd
Jul 2007 –April 2011
REFERENCES
NAME
COMPANY
POSITION
CONTACT DETAILS
Mr. S. Shwebede
Rainbow Chicken-Epol
Human Resources Manager
Simphiwe.Shwebede@rclfoods.com
033387 2460 or 081781 7797
Mr. M. Leshabela
Tiger Brands LTD
Human Resources Manager
Matome.Leshabela@TigerBrands.com
018293 7100 or 083446 7441
Mr. AY Simjee
Mpact LTD
Financial Analyst
ysimjee@mpact.co.za
035791 6000 or 083644 5719
Mr. P. Gurajena
FormerEmployeeDe Heus (Pty) Ltd
Business Analyst
pgurajena@gmail.co.za
082450 4909
Mr. E Yegambaram
Former Employee Masonite Africa Ltd
Accountant
083790 0488
Mr. S Molefe
Former Employee The Natal WitnessSenior Admin Clerk074862 4504
CAREER HISTORY
CAREER HISTORY
- 1.Name of the Organisation :AFGRI Poultry Ltd t/a Daybreak Farms
Nature of the Business: Manufacturing-Poultry
Department : Finance Department
Job Title : Cost and Management Accountant
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Duration : From 01 Dec2023 to Present
Notice period required : 1 Calendar month
Reason for leaving : Advancing career
- â¢Calculating and updating standard cost, transfer price and selling price.
- â¢Reviewing of gross margins, net selling prices and price adjustments.
- â¢Processing month end closure up to financial statements.
- â¢Preparing board packs and commentary.
- â¢Presentation of financial statements.
- â¢Reviewing of journal entries and GL reconciliations.
- â¢Preparing budgets, forecasting and weekly profit estimates (flash).
- â¢Calculating Net Present Value (NPV), Return on Investment (ROI).
- â¢Calculating and presenting Post Investment Review (PIR).
- â¢Conducting asset verification.
- â¢Maintaining asset register. (Disposals, impairments, extension of useful life)
- â¢Monitoring Capex budget.
- â¢Reconciliation of Asset register and general ledger
- â¢Preparing and presenting product cost for new products (Calculations of margins).
- â¢Creating, maintaining stock codes,and loading bills of materials.
- â¢Calculation of bi-annual and provisional tax
- â¢Reviewingof VAT return on monthly basis
- â¢Calculating Gross Margins for different products.
- â¢Calculation of overheads recovery.
- â¢Analysing production variances.
- â¢Analysis material pricevariances (purchasing price variance).
- â¢Conducting and reviewing inventory count(cycle counts, monthly and yearly end counts).
- â¢Approving stock adjustments
- 2.Name of the Organisation :Vitafoam (Pty) Ltd-Division of KAP Ltd
Nature of the Business: Manufacturing-Bedding
Department : Finance Department
Job Title : Cost Accountant
Reporting to: Financial Manager
Duration : From 01 March2023to30 Nov 2023
Notice period required : 1 Calendar month
Reason for leaving : Advancing career
- â¢Completion of CAPEX approval forms.
- â¢Calculating Net Present Value (NPV), Return on Investment (ROI).
- â¢Calculating and presenting Post Investment Review (PIR).
- â¢Reconciliation of Capital Work in Progress (CWIP).
- â¢Capitalization of new assets.
- â¢Conducting asset verification.
- â¢Calculation of depreciation.
- â¢Extending useful and impairment of assets.
- â¢Maintaining asset register. (Disposals, impairments, extension of useful life)
- â¢Monitoring Capex budget.
- â¢Reconciliation of Asset register and general ledger
- â¢Preparing and presenting product cost for new products(Calculations of margins).
- â¢Creating, maintaining stock codes and loading bills of materials.
- â¢ReviewingBills of Materials for existing productsand work centres.
- â¢Submit all monthly and annual tax related submissions on E-filing
- â¢Calculation of bi-annual provisional tax
- â¢Submission of VAT return on monthly basis
- â¢Calculating Gross Margins for different products.
- â¢Compiling and presentation of financial reports.
- â¢Calculating imported product cost and FOREX
- â¢Conducting and compilingmanufacturing budget.
- â¢Forecasting, budget maintenance and reviewing of monthly, bi-annual and year budgets against actual cost (results).
- â¢Compiling Full Absorption Cost (FAC) for intercompany price transfers and external customers.
- â¢Calculation of overheads recovery.
- â¢Analysing production variances.
- â¢Analysis material pricevariances (purchasing price variance).
- â¢Conducting and reviewing inventory count(cycle counts, monthly and yearly end counts).
- â¢Approving stock adjustments.
- 3.Name of the Organisation :Epol Feed (RCL Group)
Nature of the Business: Manufacturing-Food Processing
Department : Finance Department
Job Title : Management Accountant
Reporting to: Financial Manager
Duration : From 01 August 2022to 28 February 2023
Notice period required : 1 Calendar month
Reason for leaving : Advancing career
- â¢Calculating Gross Margins for different products.
- â¢Compiling financial reports.
- â¢Compiling and presentation of Capex motivations.
â¢Tracking Capex application approvals.
- â¢Calculation of NPV, ROI and depreciation schedules.
â¢Conducting asset verification.
â¢Cost controlling of CAPEX per project (budget vs Actuals).
â¢Reconciling capex work progress account per project (actual expenditure)(CWIP).
â¢Capitalization of assets from work in progress.
â¢Performing post investment review (PIR).
- â¢Compiling CAPEX budget for the factory.
- â¢Compiling and presentation of financial reports.
- â¢Conducting and compilingmanufacturing budget.
- â¢Creating, maintaining stock codes and loading bills of materials.
- â¢Reviewing Bills of Materials for existing products and work centres.
- â¢Forecasting, budget maintenance and reviewing of monthly, bi-annual and year budgets against actual cost (results).
- â¢Compiling Full Absorption Cost (FAC) for intercompany price transfers and external customers.
- â¢Calculation of overheads recovery.
- â¢Analysing production variances.
- â¢Analysis material pricevariances (purchasing price variance).
- â¢Conducting and reviewing inventory count(cycle counts, monthly and yearly end counts).
- â¢Approving stock adjustments.4.Name of the Organisation :Tiger Brands LimitedNature of the Business: Manufacturing-Food ProcessingDepartment : Finance DepartmentJob Title : Cost AccountantReporting to: Financial DirectorDuration : From 01 June 2019to 31 Jul 2022Notice period required : 1 Calendar monthReason for leaving : Advancing careerDuties and Responsibilitiesâ¢Compiling and presentation of Capex motivations.â¢Tracking Capex application approvals.â¢Calculation of NPV, ROI and depreciation schedules.â¢Conducting asset verification.â¢Completing disposals forms.â¢Cost controlling of CAPEX per project (budget vs Actuals). â¢Reconciling capex work progress account per project (actual expenditure).â¢Capitalization of assets from work in progress.â¢Performing post investment review (PIR).â¢Compiling CAPEX budget for the factory.â¢Compiling and presentation of financial reports.â¢Conducting and compilingmanufacturing budget.
â¢Forecasting, budget maintenance and reviewing of monthly, bi-annual and year budgets against actual cost (results).
- â¢Compiling Full Absorption Cost (FAC) for intercompany price transfersand external customers.
â¢Creating, maintaining stock codes and loading bills of materials.
â¢Reviewing Bills of Materials for existing products and work centres.
â¢Analysis labour, material price and usage variances.
â¢Calculation of overheads recovery.
- â¢Analysing production variances.
- â¢Analysis material pricevariances(purchasing price variance).
- â¢Conducting and reviewing inventory count(cycle counts, monthly and yearly end counts).
- â¢Capturing stock adjustments.
- â¢Reconciling sub inventories to balance sheet accounts (GL Accounts).
- â¢Updating standard prices and stock valuations.
- â¢Implementing cost savings opportunities.
- â¢Implementing audit requirementsand internal controls
- â¢Preparing weekly and monthly reports(WPE).
- â¢Monthly reporting (monthly management account).
- â¢Ad-hoc planning and costing exercises as assigned.
- â¢Assisting senior management with other business activities including strategic activities.
- 5.Name of the Organisation : Mpact Operations(Pty) Ltd-Division of Mpact LimitedNature of the Business: Manufacturing (Packaging IndustryFMCG)Department : Finance DepartmentJob Title : Manufacturing (Management) AccountantReporting to: Financial AnalystDuration : 01 June 2015to 31 May 2019 Reason for leaving : Advancing careerDuties and Responsibilitiesâ¢Compiling and presentation of financial reports(Financial Statements, cost reports)â¢Conducting and compilingmanufacturing budget.â¢Forecasting, budget maintenance and reviewing of monthly, bi-annual and year budgets against actual cost (results).â¢Custodian of inventory (raw materials, work in progress, maintenance spares, consumables and finished goods) accounts and variable cost (forecasting, budgeting, actuals, control)â¢Creating, reviewingand analysing bills of materials (BOM).â¢Compiling Full Absorption Cost (FAC) for intercompany price transfersâ¢Creation of new material items.â¢Creating, maintaining stock codes and loading bills of materials.â¢Reviewing Bills of Materials for existing products and work centres.â¢Analysis labour, material price and usage variances.â¢Calculation of overhead recovery.â¢Updating standard prices and stock valuations.â¢Analysing production variances.
- â¢Analysis material price(purchasing price variance)
â¢Conducting and reviewing inventory count(cycle counts, monthly and yearly end counts).
â¢Capturing stock adjustments.
â¢Implementing cost savings opportunities.
â¢Authorising paymentsand petty cash.
- â¢Reconciling general ledgeraccounts.
- â¢Implementing audit requirementsand internal controls
- â¢Preparing weekly and monthly reports.
- â¢Monthly reporting (monthly management account).
- â¢Performing asset verification.
- â¢Ad-hoc planning and costing exercises as assigned.
- â¢Supervising stores department.
- â¢Assisting senior management with other business activities including strategic activities.
- 6.Name of the Organisation: De Heus (Pty) Ltd
- Nature of the Business: Manufacturing Industry-FMCGDepartment : Finance Department
- Job Title : Cost Accountant-Head OfficeReporting to: Financial Manager
- Duration : 01 September 2014 to date31 May 2015Reason of leaving : Advancing career-working for big corporate business
- Duties and Responsibilities
- â¢Compiling and presentation of cost reports
- â¢Conducting and compiling budget.
â¢Custodian of inventory (raw materials, work in progress, maintenance spares, consumables and finished goods) accounts and variable cost (forecasting, budgeting, actuals, control)
â¢Forecasting, budget maintenance and reviewing of monthly, bi-annual and year budgets against actual cost (results).
â¢Analysis labour, material price and usage variancesâ¢Analysing production variances.â¢Reconciling general ledgeraccounts.â¢Analysing logistics division.â¢Conducting and reviewing inventory count.â¢Implementing cost savings opportunities.â¢Implementing audit requirementsâ¢Ad-hoc planning and costing exercises as assigned.â¢Reviewing creditors’ reconciliation and approving payments.â¢Act as stand in for bookkeeper.â¢Assisting senior management with other business activities including strategic activities.
- 7.Name of the Organisation: Masonite (Africa) Limited
Nature of the Business: Manufacturing Industry
Department : Finance Department
Job Title : Cost Accountant-Estcourt Mill
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Duration : 01 February 2012to 31 August 2014
Reason of leaving : Career Advancement
Duties and Responsibilities
- â¢Analysis material price(purchasing price variance)and usage variances
- â¢Supervising factory administration staff.
- â¢Custodian of inventory (raw materials, work in progress, maintenance spares, consumables and finished goods) accounts and variable cost (forecasting, budgeting, actuals, control)
- â¢Initiating, review and analysing bills of materials (BOM).
- â¢Analysing production variances.
- â¢Costing(calculation of landed cost)and recommending pricing for imported finished goods.
- â¢Maintaining forward exchange contracts register.
- â¢Processing journal entries
- â¢Reconciling general ledgeraccounts.
- â¢Assisting in forecasting and budgeting.
- â¢Assisting cost centres’ managers (financial and non-financial) in budgeting and cost reduction.
- â¢Assisting in drafting and reviewing inventory, fixed assets and procurement to paypolicies.
- â¢Training personnel for stock count in terms of SOX requirements.
- â¢Assisting in conducting and reviewing inventory count.
- â¢Implementing cost savings opportunities.
- â¢Assisting in Compiling and presentation of cost reports.
- â¢Assisting in implementing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requirements
- â¢Assisting in implementationaudit requirements.
- â¢Assisting Chief Financial Officer with other business activities including strategic activities.
7. Name of the Organisation: Masonite (Africa) Limited
Nature of the Business: Manufacturing Industry
Department : Finance Department-Head Office
Job Title : Costing Clerk
Reporting to: Cost Accountnat
Duration :01 May 2011 to 31January 2012
Reason for leaving : Promoted to Cost Accountant
Duties and Responsibilities
-Maintaining forward exchange contracts register.
-Administrating imports which includes FEC’s, payments, costing and orders.
-Reconciling imported inventory (raw materials, finished goods and goods in transit).
-Reconciling foreign creditors’ accounts.
-Processing foreign payments.
-Reconciling balance sheet accounts.
-Preparing stock (materials) revaluation and reviewing material price variances.
-Assisting in compiling costs reports.
-Calculating, reconciling and presenting tax analysis.
-Maintaining creditors’ master file
-Reconciling, e-filing, and paying value added tax (VAT).
-Reconciling intercompany transactions.
-Processing journal entries (re-allocations of cost and accruals or provisions).
-Reconciling government incentives schemes.
-Assisting accountant in forecasting, budget maintenance and reviewing of monthly, bi-annual and year budgets against actual cost (results).
-Assisting internal and external auditors.
-Assisting Accountant and company’s secretory with other duties and business formalities.
-Basic accounting and administrative duties.-
- 8 . Name of the Organisation: The Natal Witness (Pty) Ltd
- Nature of the business: Media or Newspaper Industry Department : Circulation or Distribution Division
- Job Title : Administration Clerk-Distribution Duration : 16 July 2007 to 30 April 2011
- Reason:Aligning working experience and career advancement Duties and Responsibilities:
- â¢Monitoring newsagents’ sales
- â¢Preparing sales analysisâ¢Controlling newspapers returns and sell-outs percentagesâ¢Reconciling contractor’s accountsâ¢Processing contractor’s paymentsâ¢Assisting in preparation of budgets and forecastsâ¢Processing cheque requisitionsâ¢Receipting receivables.â¢Processing monthly journal entries (re-allocations and provisions)â¢Recording the Sales Sheet (source document)â¢Preparing ledger reconciliations.â¢Preparing daily, weekly,and monthly reportsâ¢Attending daily queriesâ¢Data capturingâ¢Basic bookkeeping workâ¢Basic administration work
POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly analytical and systems-driven Management Information Systems Analyst to join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation operating within a dynamic and data-rich environment. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who is passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful business intelligence and enjoys working at the intersection of technology, finance, and reporting.
You will play a critical role in supporting strategic business decisions by delivering high-quality reporting, improving system efficiencies, and driving ERP-related initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, Operations, and Commercial teams, gaining valuable exposure across multiple business functions.
This position offers the opportunity to be involved in impactful projects focused on ERP implementation, reporting enhancement, data warehousing, and business intelligence, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that influence business performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and have a passion for systems and reporting excellence, this could be the ideal next career move.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Support and contribute to ERP implementation and optimisation initiatives, ensuring system effectiveness and data accuracy.
- Develop, maintain, and improve management reports, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to support business decision-making.
- Write, analyse, and optimise complex SQL queries for reporting, data extraction, and business analysis.
- Design, maintain, and enhance data warehouse structures and data models to improve reporting capabilities and data accessibility.
- Produce meaningful financial and operational reporting aligned to business requirements and reporting standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand reporting needs, identify gaps, and provide data-driven solutions.
- Ensure strong governance around data accuracy, reporting integrity, and financial reporting compliance.
- Assist with systems integration, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Analyse large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support improved business performance.
- Provide reporting support aligned to IFRS reporting requirements and financial reporting standards.
Job Experience and Skills required:Qualifications:- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Relevant Degree or Diploma in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in SQL, Data Analytics, ERP Systems, Business Intelligence, or Data Warehousing will be advantageous.
Experience:- Proven experience in an MIS Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role.
- Strong ERP implementation experience, specifically exposure to Sage X3.
- Advanced SQL experience, including query writing, data extraction, and database management.
- Strong reporting experience, including management reporting and dashboard development.
- Proven knowledge of data warehousing, data modelling, and database structures.
- Working knowledge of IFRS reporting standards and financial reporting principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data effectively.
- Experience working with large datasets and transforming information into meaningful insights.
Skills and Competencies:- Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Strong planning, prioritisation, and time management ability
- Process improvement and solutions-driven mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
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