Accountant

RCL FOODS; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company seeks an Accountant in Benoni, Gauteng. This role involves preparing financial reports, reviewing financial records, and ensuring internal controls. The ideal candidate should hold a BComm degree, have three years of relevant experience, and ideally be familiar with FMCG environments. This permanent position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organization dedicated to nourishing lives and communities.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to prepare financial reports for business units.
• Valid Driver’s Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Review Financial Records and Transactions.
• Complete Month-end management accounts accurately and timely.
• Process closing stock figures and reconcile stock variances.
• Compile weekly reports and cashflow forecasts.

Skills

Financial record review

Month-end account accuracy

FMCG experience

Audit liaison

Education

BComm / BComm Hons Degree or equivalent

Job description

Closing Date 2026/01/25

Reference Number RCL260115-1

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Accountant

Functions Commercial

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location – Town / City Benoni

Location – Province Gauteng

Location – Country South Africa

Job Description

At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to “We grow what matters” reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as an Accountant with our Baking Operating operating unit. The purpose of the role is to provide the information that is needed for sound economic decision making to the business unit. To prepare financial reports that provides information about the business unit’s performance to external parties and to assist with driving Internal Controls.

Minimum Requirements

• BComm / BComm Hons Degree or equivalent preferably Accounting/SAICA/SAIPA
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• FMCG environment experience will be advantageous
• 3 years relevant experience in a similar role

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review Financial Records and Transactions
• Completes Month-end management accounts accurate and timeous.
• Reviews recorded entries for accuracy and proper account posting.
• Compiles month-end start to finish and working papers.
• Processing all closing stock figures, reconcile stock variances
• Monthly balancing stock and reconciling loan account
• Assisting Financial Manager with month end detailed reports
• Monthly Depot profitability & Separation of P2
• Analysing monthly COS per GL and compare to WTR (Weekly Trading Report)
• Maintain Provisions & Accruals account
• Maintain Discounts & Rebates provision account
• Assist with all Financial related queries

Report to Senior Management

• Report to the senior management team on all financial accounts.
• Create reports when required for all financial transactions that relate to the business unit.
• Compiles weekly reports & cashflow forecast

Stock

• Ensures all stock managed items are balanced (Stock sheets vs System processed)
• Despatch Stock
• Production Stock
• Maintenance Spares
• Workshop SparesReport Stock managed item variances to senior management.

Controls

• Liaison with Internal and External Auditors

Surprise Depot Visits Reviewing

• Cash handling procedure are reiterated.
• Safe key procedures
• Depot return procedures etc.

Review cashier cash up recon and procedures

• Ad Hoc Departmental audits & Feedback
• Vansheet recons spot checks
• Review & sign off the cashier cash up recon
• Despatch recons spot checks
• Despatch stock movement procedures spot checks
• Production stock recons & performance
• Workshop Jobcard spot checks
• Compare deal sheet prices to Syspro
• Spot checks on Staff rations issued out to verified list

Other

• Full admin managing function.
• Perform monthly Wage recon wage input check (including verifying all supporting information)
• Handling queries from drivers to manage debtors accounts.
• All reconciliations are done on a monthly basis and reconciling items are cleared to the satisfaction of the Financial Manager
• Be available to assist in other admin function as and when needed
• To assist the Financial Manager with administrative duties
• Queries

Queries

• Stock
• Accounts
• Reconciliations
• Logistics