Management Accountant – Milk Collection

Lactalis South Africa; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis South Africa seeks a Management Accountant for the Milk Collection Department, responsible for financial control and record-keeping to support operational effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have significant accounting experience, particularly in FMCG or dairy industries, and strong analytical and IT skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function.
• Experience in a FMCG environment or equivalent is advantageous.
• Preference for candidates with Dairy Industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate milk collected vs payment.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and levy payments.
• Audit milk payment system and review pricing compilation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accuracy

Computer literacy

Education

Accounting Degree/Diploma

CIMA professional qualification

Tools

BPCS System

MS Office Packages

Job description

Role Purpose,

Join Lactalis South Africa as Management Accountant - Milk Collection. You will be responsible for maintaining sound financial, accounting, administrative control, and records to meet the operational requirements of the Milk Collection Department. Supply accurate and relevant information to key stakeholders to support effective decision making. Work closely with the Milk Collection Department including milk price, transport, quality, and cost control to improve the overall performance.

, Requirements,

• Accounting Degree/Diploma preferable or CIMA professional qualification
• Experience in a FMCG environment or equivalent work experience would be advantageous
• Good analytical skills Accuracy and details orientated Computer literacy: Advanced Excel and related MS Office Packages
• Knowledge of BPCS System or similar ERP System and Reporting Tools is preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience within the Dairy Industry
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function
• Knowledge of a standard costing system (preferably BPCS) and understanding of profitability analysis
  
  

, Duties and Responsibilities,

• Work in proximity with the respective milk collection depots and plant to ensure milk collected vs milk payment is accurate.
• Ensure that the department complies with all the statutory requirements and timeously levy payments.
• Audit of the milk payment system and review the milk price compilation on a continuous basis.
• Reconciliation monthly with the movement in milk price per producer.
• Keep control of milk producer contracts with amendments on record.
• Internal audit analyse feedback from the external auditors on controls, procedures, and general accepted accounting principles
• All internal processes to be documented and review on a continual basis.
• Budget, forecasting and actual reporting: Complete monthly / weekly reports accurately and timely for Milk Collection meetings.
• Monitor that the KPI indicators are achieved monthly with reference to the budgeted targets and previous year
• Ensure internal control procedures are in place within Milk Collection Department.
  
  

Adherence to payment terms as set-out by Head Office