Accountant

RCL FOODS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the baking industry, RCL Foods, is seeking a motivated Accountant in Durban. The role involves providing accounting support, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and advising management on various financial aspects. Ideal candidates should possess a BComm degree and three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Valid Driver’s Licence required.
• BComm / BComm Hons in Accounting or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review financial records and transactions for accuracy.
• Report financial accounts to senior management.
• Advise management on asset quality and cash flow.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Report writing

Interpersonal

Logical thinking

Presentation

Education

BComm / BComm Hons Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job title : Accountant

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : June 12, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and analytical Accountant within the baking business unit.

The suitable candidate will be responsible to provide accounting support and insight for the relevant customer principal / depot.

This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Commercial Financial Manager.

This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Qualification

BComm / BComm Hons Degree or equivalent preferably Accounting / SAICA / SAIPA

Valid Driver’s Licence

Experience and Training

3 years relevant experience in a similar role

Knowledge and Skill

Behaviour Standards

Be brilliant at the basics

Face the brutal facts

Smash the silos

Lead with integrity, respect and energy

Be curious and challenge change

Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

Organisational / business unit processes

The sector and its offerings

Audit and compliance

Product and valuation control

Recent laws and regulations

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Report writing

Interpersonal

Logical thinking

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Presentation and facilitation

Negotiation

Organisational awareness

Influence

Attributes

Persuasive

Initiative and assertive

Tolerant of stress and pressure

Creative

Proactive

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

People orientated

Able to interact at all levels of the organisation

Results / Goal oriented

Able to encourage and motivate people

Duties & Responsibilities

Review Financial Records and Transactions

Reviews recorded entries for accuracy and proper account posting.

After examining the actual transactions made, review the books and records to ensure they accurately reflect the operating results of the business unit.

Organize company books and records in preparation for the annual outside audit of the business unit.

Report to Senior Management

Report to the senior management team on all financial accounts.

Create reports for all financial transactions that relate to the business unit.

Evaluate the meaning and trends shown by documents.

Interpret the impact of the accounting results on all aspects of the business units operations, including HR, Sales, Production, Distribution and Finance and Admin cost centres, using graphs and text narratives to complement the reported numbers.

Advise Management

After reviewing and analyzing the business unit’s books and records, feedback and advice must be offered to senior management, particularly relating to asset quality, liability position, cash flow sufficiency, and revenue / expense issues.

Also provide advice on the status and use of the business units resources, updates on the budget and results of projections in the business plan and the latest financial news that could affect unit operations.

Also advise senior management on HR, strategic planning, better control of expenditures, and / or business unit investments.

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