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Nestle

Assistant Controller

Nestle

. Own day-to-day financial controlling and costing activities for the Bellville Distribution Centre.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBellville • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial controlling, costing activities, and management accounting, with a strong focus on accurate reporting and analysis. Proficient in translating financial data into actionable insights while maintaining financial controls and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Financial ControllingCosting ActivitiesManagement AccountingSAP ExperienceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingAccrualsVariance AnalysisCost AnalysisData Investigation
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailClear CommunicationStakeholder ManagementIndependent WorkConstructive Challenge
Tools & Technologies
SAPMicrosoft Excel
Industry Keywords
DistributionWarehousingPhysical LogisticsSupply Chain FinanceOperational Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own day-to-day financial controlling and costing activities for the Bellville Distribution Centre.
  • Support selected Longmeadow Distribution Centre activities remotely in partnership with the Physical Logistics Controller.
  • Prepare accurate monthly reports, forecasts, budgets, accruals and cost analyses within agreed timelines.
  • Analyse warehousing and distribution cost variances, identify root causes and recommend practical corrective actions.
  • Partner with DC Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and logistics service providers to improve cost visibility and performance.
  • Maintain appropriate financial controls, master data and supporting documentation across distribution-centre processes.
  • Support month-end close, planning cycles, audits and continuous-improvement projects.
  • Translate financial information into clear operational insights for stakeholders at Bellville and Longmeadow.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A relevant degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Management Accounting, Business or a related field.
  • Practical experience in costing, controlling, management accounting, financial analysis or supply-chain finance.
  • Experience in distribution, warehousing, physical logistics, manufacturing or another operational environment will be advantageous.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and explain cost movements.
  • Experience with SAP and exposure to month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, accruals and variance analysis will be advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail, control mindset and commitment to accurate, timely reporting.
  • Clear communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to support a second site remotely.
  • Ability to work independently, challenge constructively and turn financial data into practical business actions.