Agricultural Development Financial Controller at AB InBev Africa

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
 
The key purpose of this role is financial control over Team Budget and Spend, Buying process on BanQu Settlement of the accounts of Aggregator and Cooperative vendor account, and management of barley vendor accounts.
 
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Support the Agri Development team with their budgeting process and spend tracking
Manage the small-holder buying programs using mobile wallets
Management of the vendor account reconciliation on the actual spend and the volumes received
Assist with ad hoc queries from various customers & suppliers (internal & external)
Matching invoice costs with shortfall and reconciliation of the mobile wallets spent against vendor invoice
Manage the input of the barley vendor account supplied to vendors and ensure that farmers are correctly charged and monies recovered from the same when they begin to invoice for barley delivered
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of month end financial results as well as other deadlines
Manage and reconcile Intercompany transactions as required timeously
Improvement of current systems to streamline processes
Investigate and initiate cost saving initiatives for the business
Ensure integrity of policy adherence across the various systems and serve as first line of defense for all controls
Ensure first time right postings, avoid accounting errors and postings of manual journals
Support CAPEX process
ZBB policy compliance

 
Key Attributes and Competencies:

Demonstrate collaborative teamwork
Good communicator and the ability to work with financial and non-financial collaborators
Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and business software, including spreadsheets and email platforms
Aspire to procure optimal raw materials at competitive prices
Deliver tangible results
Take ownership of responsibilities
Maintain a commitment to simplicity in all endeavors
Ensuring alignment with the team on the 10 principles is crucial
Offer support to group members and provide guidance on the financial program associated with their activities
Support vendors, partnerships and colleagues
Effective communication, timely execution and a sense of ownership in delivering assigned tasks
High sense of accuracy & adherence to deadlines
Pays close attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the broader financial and operational picture.
Driving change and demonstrating resilience
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical, leadership and time management skills
Maintains a strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Demonstrates ownership of assigned responsibilities

 
Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
0–2 years’ experience in a finance, accounting, or cost/expense management role
Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
Experience using financial systems; SAP experience preferred
Exposure to intercompany transactions, CAPEX processes, or ZBB methodology advantageous
Experience working in Agri, supply chain, or commodity-based environments advantageous

 
Additional Information:

Band: VIII

 
ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
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