SSA MSC Finance Analyst at Mondelez International

Job ID: R-20165

Job Descriptions

• Assist with month end closing activities from a P&L finalisation perspective
• Assist with financial accruals for Logistics team paying due attention to cost already accounted for
• Assist with validation of Log Ops tracking tools for imported goods received and stock sold
• Validate the fuel tracker for sale of diesel to transporters and recovery thereof
• Collate invoices from Freight Forwarders for imported goods and do validation checks against rate cards
• Analyse Cost Centre reports to understand variances vs plan/forecasts
• Co-ordinate and participate in monthly warehouse counts, reconciliation of counts, and adjustments
• Participate in Weekly Logistics Operations meetings
• Assist with preparation of Annual contracts and Quarterly forecasts
• Co-ordinate activities with Genpact team members
• Review aging stock on a weekly basis
• Manage reconciliation of General Ledger and Stock Ledger balances
• Review of stock adjustment posted in SAP and ensuring that we have due approvals for these entries
• Assist with review of monthly reports and KPI’s/Scorecards
• Manage the control and compliance agenda in line with Mdlz requirements
• Manage and prioritise ad hoc requests as required or delegated by manager

What You Will Bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Technical Expertise in financial analysis and data collection/structuring
• Business Acumen and a basic understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and local snacking market. Relevant experience in a regional (or sizeable local) business
• Leadership Skills including collaboration and communication skills within a larger Finance team. Team player with can do mentality to deliver results
• Growth / Digital Mindset and the ability to execute opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Integrity and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations

Requirements
What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Knowledge of SAP will be advantageous
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel at advanced level a must)
• Previous experience in month end closing activities will be advantageous
• Previous experience in managing stock counts will be advantageous
• Ability to work and collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Previous exposure to Logistics environment will be advantageous
• Ability to manage successful month end activities with minimal support
• Ability to build strategic and collaborative working relationships across the business.
• Ability to frame and present new ideas to gain buy in and resource.
• Be willing to work in fast paced environment, sometimes expected to manage multiple deliverables

Education / Certifications:

• Relevant tertiary degree or diploma – Management Accounting preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience, having worked in a similar environment / role with at least 12 months’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• FMCG experience advantageous

Functional Competenciesl

• Problem solving and dealing with ambiguity.
• Financial Acumen
• Creative and have an automation mindset to improve current processes
• Attention to detail and deliver professional analysis with relevant commentary
• Able to communicate well
• Analytical mind with aptitude in math