Job Description\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tRCL Foods is currently looking for a qualified and experienced Financial Accountant to join the team atour Sunshine Durban Bakery.\u00a0
\n\tThe Purpose of the role is to coordinate and supervise the monthly financial reporting requirements and Monthly financial reporting requirements.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nEducation and Qualification<\/p>\n
\tBCOM Accounting degree with SAICA articles as a minimum<\/p>\n
Experience and Training<\/p>\n
\tTax exposure an advantage
\n\tMinimum 3-5 years post articles working experience
\n\tExtensive experience with the IFRS standards\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowledge and Skill<\/p>\n
Behaviour Standards<\/p>\n
\tBe brilliant at the basics
\n\tFace the brutal facts
\n\tSmash the silos
\n\tLead with integrity, respect and energy
\n\tBe curious and challenge change
\n\tTake accountability for results and people<\/p>\n
Knowledge<\/p>\n
\tSAP R\/3
\n\tCommercial and business principles and practices
\n\tSunshine systems
\n\tAn understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter- relationship and bottom line sensitivity<\/p>\n
Skills<\/p>\n
\tAdvanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
\n\tVerbal and written communication
\n\tReport writing
\n\tInterpersonal
\n\tLogical thinking
\n\tProblem solving
\n\tAnalytical thinking
\n\tNumeracy
\n\tOrganisational awareness
\n\tAble to leverage technology<\/p>\n
Attributes<\/p>\n
\tInitiative and assertive
\n\tTolerant of stress and pressure
\n\tCreative
\n\tProactive
\n\tAttention to detail
\n\tDeadline driven
\n\tAble to interact at all levels of the organisation
\n\tAble to plan ahead and manage time
\n\tAble to prioritise
\n\tAble to create a positive team environment
\n\tBe able to motivate, manage and develop staff
\n\tBe able to interact effectively with outside suppliers, customers and financial management within the Group
\n\tIntegrity, innovation and drive
\n\tPrepared to work long hours to achieve results
\n\tAble to work independently as well as contribute towards the goals of the Finance team<\/p>\n
Problem Solving<\/p>\n
As a Financial Accountant the job holder is expected to:<\/p>\n
\tmake all operational decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility in accordance with efficient resource utilisation practices and timing requirements
\n\tsolve complex conceptual and analytical problems within the ambit of responsibility
\n\tproactively identify and implement innovations, particularly those that will improve financial compliance and profitability.<\/p>\n
Customer Relationships<\/p>\n
Internal<\/p>\n
\tFinancial Director
\n\tFinancial managers
\n\tAdministration controllers
\n\tGroup financial and cost accountants
\n\tSupport office commercial officers and fixed asset controller<\/p>\n
External<\/p>\n
\tSuppliers
\n\tCustomers
\n\tRevenue authorities
\n\tInternal and external auditors<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nFinancial Reporting and General Ledger Maintenance<\/p>\n
\tPrepare month-end reporting packs (both management accounts and reporting pack to Group).
\n\tEnsure all finance activities are completed within the agreed.
\n\tPrepare General Ledger reconciliations monthly which entail backup schedules in support of all Balance Sheet Accounts (joint responsibility with reconciliation controller).
\n\tFollowing up of queries\/reconciling items ensuring that no significant items remain on the reconciliations when closing the General.
\n\tConsolidate, review and sign off all staff debtor.
\n\tProvide assistance and resolution for all branch finance related.
\n\tProcess monthly standing journals, and review and post journals raised by the team.
\n\tReview and post all branch accruals.
\n\tCapture own journal and accrual entries when required, including routine monthly transactions, corrections, and provisions, ensuring correct account allocations.
\n\tOversee the monthly close-off of the Cash.
\n\tReview the bank sub-accounts prior to month end close, to ensure all postings have been done and that clearing has been performed.
\n\tReview monthly bank reconciliation and investigate reconciling.
\n\tReview and all petty cash slips for relevant approval, valid supporting documentation and correct accounting and tax treatment and post.
\n\tReview all staff expense claims and staff travel claims for relevant approval, valid supporting documentation and correct accounting and tax treatment and post.
\n\tReview and approve the daily bread reconciliations and ensure that explanations given for variances are valid.
\n\tEnsure that credit notes are captured daily by the Van Sheet Clerk.
\n\tCapture purchase orders for the administration department and assist other departments with receipting of POs and processing of negative GRNs.
\n\tSend out weekly reports to HODs detailing their actual spend against budgeted spend and hold meetings to understand what spend is still to be incurred before month end.
\n\tSend out weekly open PO listings and follow u[p with various departments on outstanding GRNs so that accruals at month end are limited.
\n\tHold weekly drive balance meetings with the respective HODs in order to minimize driver write offs.
\n\tAssist commercial teams with GL analyses where required
\n\tManage the cash office staff and ensure that cash banked is reconciled to cash recorded daily.
\n\tFollow up with the POD clerk and ensure that PODs outstanding do not carry over for more than 3 days.
\n\tPerform quarterly internal control assessments including the depots to ensure internal control effectiveness.
\n\tPerform \u201cvalue-add\u201d responsibilities as agreed between Financial Manager and Financial Executive.
\n\tAssess the IFRS implications for new financial transactions implemented and prepare the accounting and tax entries for these transactions.
\n\tLiaise with Internal and external audit and ensure all deliverables are submitted.<\/p>\n
Effective Teamwork and Self-Management<\/p>\n
\tTake ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.
\n\tFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
\n\tInform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
\n\tSupport and drive the business core
\n\tManage colleagues and clients\u2019 expectations and communicate
\n\tDemonstrate willingness to help others and \u201cgo the extra mile\u201d to meet team targets and objectives.
\n\tChampion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.
\n\tParticipate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
\n\tMaintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
\n\tPreferably CA (SA) or similar qualification<\/p>\n
Budget and forecast<\/p>\n
\tTo compile the monthly head office review reports, clearly indicating deviations to targets and to investigate appropriate actions required to remedy these deviations.<\/p>\n
KPI\u2019s<\/p>\n
\tAccuracy, quality, and timeliness of standard reporting
\n\tEfficacy of customer administration and associated analysis
\n\tAccuracy of forecasting
\n\tData integrity and accuracy
\n\tCompliance level<\/p>\n
Deadline:23rd May,2026<\/p>\n
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