Junior Finance Business Partner

Description Our client in the FMCG Industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to add a Junior Finance Business Partner to their team. An exciting career opportunity awaits you! Requirements:Part Qualified/Recently Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).Experience working in commercial finance environment, FMCG a plus.Commercially astute with strong analytical skills.Ability to work with ERP systems and fluency in Excel. Responsibilities, but not limited to:1. Financial Reporting and Control:Responsible for providing an accurate and timely, Monthly P&L with a detailed variance analysis against the budget.Monthly flash preparation and analysis against the budget.Clear and concise presentation of monthly results to Senior Leadership.Production of monthly Customer PL analysis. 2. Finance Business Partnering:Become a valued and integral member of the overall Foods business with the production of value-add insights and analysis which help shape and drive the overall MEA International Strategy.3. Forecasting and Budgeting:Preparation of monthly Forward Book and review with Business leadsSupport preparation of detailed quarterly forecasts throughout the yearSupport the annual budget process for the region. 4. Compliance:Support local tax and legal compliance.Support Internal Audit issue and risk resolution.VAT returns bi-monthly via SARS. 5. Other:Assist with monthly forecast preparation and submission of monthly results onto Group consolidation accounting package.Control A&P spend and ensure Balance Sheet accruals are accurate.Maintain monthly financial records for local office.Prepare any credit notes to be submitted against customer accounts.Support sales team in tracking of accounts receivable.Ad hoc requests as they arise to support the commercial team & Finance SLT. Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.