SAB – Solutions Ops

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SAICA Trainee Accountant

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Job Purpose

The South African Breweries (SAB) is now an accredited SAICA Training Office. The SAB DynamX Finance Management Trainee Programme is a comprehensive 36-month programme aimed at supporting Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting graduates to pursue their CA (SA) qualification.

As a DynamX SAICA Trainee Account, you will undergo a structured training program designed to provide you with comprehensive exposure to various aspects of accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management. This role is ideal for individuals who want to pursue the CA (SA) qualification while working for South Africa’s leading brewer and one of the nation’s most admired companies.

Come dream bigger with us and create a future with more cheers!

Profile

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience:

• No Prior experience necessary

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges

Training and Development:

• Structured training program with rotations across different departments within the finance function aligned to SAICA Training Regulations
• Mentorship from experienced Chartered Accountants
• Continuous professional development and support for CA (SA) qualification

Career Path:

Upon successful completion of the DynamX Finance Management Trainee Programme – SAICA, candidates can expect opportunities for advancement into middle management within the SAB Finance function in departments such as:

• Accounts to Report Management
• Risk Management
• Tax Management
• Cash Management
• Treasury Management
• Finance Management
• Financial Control Management

Qualifications:

• Final Year/ Completed Postgraduate Diploma/Honours degree in Accounting from a SAICA-accredited university

Additional Information:

SAB is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

INTERCOMPANY ANALYST

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

Job purpose

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic analyst, seeking to gain exposure in Intercompany end to end processes across Africa Zone and Global.

Key Purpose Statement

The key purpose of this role is to perform end to end daily activities related to Africa Zone and Global processing of information to ensure that the Business Service Centre operational excellence and customer service objectives are achieved. The role ensures accurate processing of financial transactions, reporting and appropriate governance of all elements contained on the balance sheet, Income Statement and plus all processes housed in working capital. Financial transactions performed across various systems, including SAP, Oracle FCCS, and Cognos.

Output and Accountabilities

Preparation of intercompany chargeback requests
Prepare and execute intercompany billings, payments, netting, cash application, accrual entries, adjustments and correction entries as needed
Prepare account intercompany reconciliations, account analysisand provide detailed transactions to non-finance teams
Prepare and upload intercompanyrelated journalsas required by the business, including accruals; recharges and creating invoices
Investigateand resolvereconciling itemswith the aim to clear mismatches and aged items
Review intercompany charges for completeness and integrity to the process Present and implement corrective action and preventative action for recurring process related issues.
Assist the team to meet weekly and monthly targets and all relevant SLA’s and KPI’s
Participate in monthly closing for entities including balance sheet, income statement and other financial information for internal and external reporting purposes
Investigate and resolve reconciling intercompany differences on FCCS and Cognos
Provides customer support and responds to requests and accounting-related inquiries for intercompany processes
Adhere to internal control protocols and provide information as required to internal and external audit
Prepare, maintain and archive documentation to satisfy audit and statutory requirements including MICS and Sox controls
Present to the Team Lead key challenges, insights and workarounds. Trouble shoot issues and share improvement ideas with Team Lead
Maximize efficiency and effectiveness of process area, as the Subject Matter Expert for the process
Identify automation opportunities to improve the way we operate and work closely with technology to leverage system functionalities to improve the process.
Maintenance of role training documentation. Assisting in knowledge transfer to new employees within the role
Perform Adhoc requests and projects
Profile

Degree in accounting or related field, post-graduate qualification will be an advantage
Minimum of 3 -5 years prior related position experience in financial accounting required
Competency in Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), with particularly strong Excel skills
Knowledge of Financial Systems, SAP, FCCS (Financial Close and Consolidation System, COGNOS system)
Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of IFRS will be an advantage
Strong knowledge of Procurement to Pay processes and query resolution
Able to work on own initiative and prioritize workload effectively.
Building and influencing diverse teams including senior management
Ability to build productive working relationships –internally and externally and stakeholder management
Strong interpersonal/ business skills and time management skills and the ability to generate team cooperation
This role requires good communication skills both orally and in writing and will require coordination with multiple teams
Demonstrate initiative and appropriate levels of assertiveness. Good negotiation skills
Analytical approach/Excellent problem-solving skills, planning and organizingand deliver service to the business
Uphold confidentiality, high levels of integrity and honesty on availability of information, records or processes associated with services provided
Ability to be flexible with duties and scope of work. Ability to adopt to change Strong intercompany Business knowledge and commercial acumen. Expert technical/ accounting base
Strong self-management qualities. Ability to work under pressure
Understanding of the Agile Methodology and Ways of Working
Additional Information

Band: VIII

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

SAB Career Opportunities

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

We invest in potential, not just credentials.

We look for people with passion, curiosity, courage and resilience to make a difference and grow here.

We welcome diverse talent because great ideas come from people with different backgrounds.

We encourage you to apply for the many opportunities that SAB currently offers.

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All the best with your applications