Commercial Manager - Industry Affairs - Malelane at RCL Foods

• As the Commercial Manager -  Industry Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to industry requirements, fostering strong relationships with industry associations, and meticulously managing various financial aspects of our operations.
• This critical role will report to the Commercial Executive and can be based at our National Office in Westville or at the heart of the Sugar Division in Malelane. 

Minimum Requirements    
Qualification

• CA(SA) / CIMA Accounting degree, essential.

Skills and Experience

• Sound financial and commercial accounting experience with at least 5 years of practical experience.
• Previous experience in sugar industry transactions will be an advantage.
• Advanced MS Excel & SAP experience is a prerequisite.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy is critical to this position.
• The individual needs to be an action-orientated, self-starter with good communication skills.
• To be considered for appointment, the candidate must be a South African citizen

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure meticulous compliance with Sugar Industry requirements concerning financial transactions, stock counts, production and sales declarations, and more.
• Foster regular engagement with the South African Sugar Association (SASA) and the South African Sugar Millers Association (SASMA), building and maintaining relationships to ensure seamless compliance with industry requirements, timetables, and resolutions of issues.
• Prepare and submit monthly production and sales statistics to SASA, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.
• Handle the calculation and prompt payment of monthly Industrial Levies to SASA.
• Review levies and sugar quality-related invoices from SASMA on a monthly basis, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Oversee the review and confirmation process for quarterly Local Market Redistribution calculations, ensuring compliance and accurate accounting.
• Manage the coordination of the annual sugar stock count, prepare stock reconciliations, collaborate with auditors for report submission to SASA.
• Lead the preparation of information and calculations for various annual Industry certificates, collaborating with external auditors for the required "Agreed Upon Procedures" reports.
• Review, confirm, and account for season-end final calculations and cash flows provided by SASA.
• Provide commercial support to the Export Manager of the bagged export profit center.
• Offer assistance to the commercial team in completing year-end schedules related to Industry transactions and bagged exports.
• Lead and manage the Cane Payment team, ensuring efficiency and adherence to industry standards.
• Maintain and update the sugar price model regularly, staying informed about market dynamics and trends.

Closing Date    
2023/09/08