Reporting to: Dual reporting to Head of Wet Condiments Cluster (WCC) and Head of Finance

Location: Montagu, Western Cape/ Strand, Western Cape

About the Libstar Wet Condiments Category:

The Wet Condiments Category is part of the Libstar Ambient Products Category, with business sites located in Montagu, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. We operate within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization dedicated to driving innovation, fostering growth, and creating a supportive, inclusive work environment. As part of the broader Libstar team, our goal is to grow our food brands and category solutions in a sustainable and profitable manner. We prioritize building strong relationships with our customers and aim to be South Africa’s leading producer and distributor of high-quality products and brands. To achieve this, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and well-being.

Purpose of the Role:

This hybrid role combines cost accounting and business intelligence responsibilities to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will manage product costing, inventory control, and financial reporting while also designing and deploying BI dashboards and data models to provide actionable insights across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting

• Implement and maintain standard costing for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Perform full absorption costing and update cost recovery rates.
• Support NPD with product costings and margin analysis.
• Manage inventory accuracy, valuation, and reporting.
• Maintain and validate BOMs and monitor waste control.
• Prepare manufacturing cost reports and support month-end processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX project costing.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.

Business Intelligence

• Design and implement interactive dashboards using Qlik Sense.
• Develop ETL (Extract, transform, and load) scripts and data models from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs and reporting needs.
• Maintain and optimize BI applications for performance and scalability.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through validation and governance.
• Provide BI support and training to end-users.
• Stay current with BI trends and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SYSPRO advantageous), and BI tools (Qlik Sense and PowerBI advantageous).
• Knowledge of data warehousing, integration, and governance.
• Collaborative team player with a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Data Analytics, or related field.
• CIMA qualification (or working towards) advantageous.
• 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• 2+ years’ experience in BI development, preferably with Qlik Sense.
• Experience with SQL, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and CRM tools beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading FMCG business driving innovation and efficiency.
• Influence financial and operational decisions through data and insight.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values growth and excellence.
• Enjoy opportunities for career development within the Libstar group.

Preference will be given to EE candidates in line with the Company’s employment equity plan and BBBEE strategy.

Please note that you may on occasion be required to perform tasks that are not part of your normal daily duties, but may be necessary due to the operational requirements of the Company.

Application:

Please email your CV (with references) and a motivation letter to AneesaC@naturalvinegar.co.za by 31 October. If you have not received a response within four weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Application deadline: 31 October 2025
If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Note: To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/.