Management Accountant

RCL Foods; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company seeks a Management Accountant to excel in financial reporting and analysis within the PIES operating unit. The ideal candidate will have a finance-related qualification, experience in FMCG, and skills in data management, budgeting, and operational management, ensuring accuracy in reporting and driving cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an FMCG environment.
• Exposure to processing or manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Experience with commercial costing and people management is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports.
• Assist with preparation and follow-up on Capex motivations.
• Manage direct reports and drive a high-performance culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in finance-related field

SAICA or CIMA qualification (or studying towards)

Tools

SAP

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 a Management Accountant within our PIES operating unit.

The purpose of the role is to excel in preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial reports to guide strategic decisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate reporting and data representation, showcasing exceptional analytical skills, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving. They should be comfortable presenting financial trends to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum tertiary qualification in a finance-related field, including commercial costing, people management, and some exposure to processing or manufacturing environments.
• SAICA or CIMA qualification, or studying towards CIMA, desirable.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an FMCG environment.
• SAP experience advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coach and support team members to achieve objectives.
• Manage leave and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables.
• Capex : Assist with preparation and follow-up on Capex motivations. Report on monthly Capex spend vs. budget and forecasted spend.
• Budgeting / Target setting : Assist Commercial Manager with site insights and issues impacting results. Prepare quarterly forecasts and evaluate deviations versus targets.
• Reporting : Maintain MACS tables, ensure accurate monthly input, balance monthly results, report on material usage variances, and implement controls to reduce variances. Prepare and review monthly customer and SKU profitability, and generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards. Support internal and external audits and monitor KPIs.
• NPD : Prepare costings for NPD projects, provide onsite insights, and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Systems Management : Manage the health of MACS.
• Operational Management : Manage direct reports, drive a high-performance culture, communicate effectively, analyze variances, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement : Assist in assessing and tracking cost-saving initiatives.
• Business Risks : Manage risks related to IT hardware and software, including SAP, MACS, and Smart Tech.
• Data Management : Ensure accurate data entry and integrity in relevant systems.
• Projects : Support cost-saving or cost-optimization initiatives.
• Technical Expertise : Provide training and technical support to colleagues.