Pricing And Rebate Controller

RCL FOODS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

RCL FOODS is seeking a Pricing and Rebate Controller to join the Group Services unit in Westville. The role focuses on coordinating customer rebates, processing payments, and managing deal terms to support commercial decision-making.

The role requires an Accounting/Finance degree, Matric, and 1–2 years’ rebate experience, with advanced Excel skills and experience in SAP/Syspro.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in rebates and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Rebates Coordination: design and balance provision tables, manage payment schedules.
• Claims Management: audit rebates, customer spend, and pricing claims; maintain tracking records.
• Standard Reporting: generate internal reports with commentary for management.
• Advertising Spend Tracking and Payment Coordination: track spend, ensure GL accuracy and prompt payments.
• Deal Management: capture deals in SAP/Syspro and maintain templates/lists.
• Information and Data Management: ensure accurate data capture for reporting and decision-making.
• Administration: maintain records and backups across Syspro/SAP.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Rebate processes

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Syspro

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 Pricing And Rebate Controller within our Group Services operating unit in Westville.

The purpose of role:

• Process and coordinate customer rebate information, including provisions, payments, reconciliations, and variances.
• Execute trade agreement terms and conditions for all customers.
• Manage claims capturing and deal management processes.
• Support commercial reporting to provide insights and assist in decision-making.

• Matric
• Degree in Accounting /Finance based tertiary qualification
• Advance MS Excel experience
• 1 -2 years’ experience relevant experience in preparing recons and processing rebates
• Demonstrated understanding of rebate business process and practice
• Cashflow forecast
• Age- Analysis- Monitoring of financial health of Rebate Accounts

Duties & Responsibilities

Rebates Coordination

• Design calculation files.
• Update and balance provision tables.
• Ensure adherence to rebates policy and procedures and manage rebate payment schedules.
• Liaise with customers, logistics, and Customer teams on rebate issues.
• Reconcile provisions and payments and provide information to auditors.

Claims Management

• Review and audit various claim types (rebates, customer spend, pricing).
• Maintain accurate claims tracking records.
• Resolve claims timely and reconcile them.
• Liaise with the sales team to monitor and communicate claim statuses.

Standard Reporting

• Generate internal management reports with commentary.
• Interact with line managers on financial outcomes and trends.
• Provide sales performance reports to auditors.
• Support the Customer and Commercial team.

Advertising Spend Tracking and Payment Coordination

• Track customer spend against the budgets.
• Ensure accurate General ledger analysis and prompt payment processing.
• Confirm invoices have not been previously paid or deducted.

Deal Management

• Verify accurate deal capturing in SAP/Syspro by releasing the deals.
• Maintain accurate deal templates and product code lists.
• Update catch-all deals and resolve disputes with Vector/Debtors and the Customer team.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Information and Data Management

• Ensure accurate data capture for reliable reporting and decision-making.
• Share relevant data with management teams.

Administration

• Oversee record filing and safeguarding.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets as needed.
• Ensure data backup on Syspro/SAP.