Management Accountant: Commercial Reporting at RCL Foods

About the Job

Job Description

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Management Accountant. The role will be based in Pretoria West Mill and reports to the Commercial Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an individual who is analytical, has attention to detail and experienced in management accounting at a plant (Beneficial).
• The successful incumbent will be required to conduct monthly reporting of financial performance of the Mill & Bakeries (PTA West) in the agreed format which will include commentary on key performance areas and preparation and collation of Millbake commercial analysis and reporting requirements, as well as to provide operational support to the Millbake Reporting Commercial Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

Management Reporting (Monthly):

• Compile and submit monthly flash reports to Commercial Manager
• Monthly consolidation reporting of financial performance of all the operating units in the agreed format which will include commentary on key performance areas
• Compiling weekly and monthly performance dashboards
• Preparation, consolidation and formatting of quarterly performance information for inclusion in Monthly/Quarterly performance decks
• Loading of monthly Income Statement results to group platform according to group reporting deadlines
• Perform monthly and Quarterly ROIC calculations
• Cash flow and balance sheet reports as required
• Adhoc commercial reporting

Business Plan and Forecasting:

• Support the annual business plan and quarterly forecasting processes for Baking
• Consolidation all Operating Unit business plans and quarterly forecasts schedules
• Compile supporting information for the Baking business plan and quarterly forecasts presentations

Management Reporting (Monthly):

• Compile and submit monthly flash reports to Commercial Manager
• Monthly consolidation reporting of financial performance of all the operating units in the agreed format which will include commentary on key performance areas
• Compiling weekly and monthly performance dashboards
• Preparation, consolidation and formatting of quarterly performance information for inclusion in Monthly/Quarterly performance decks
• Loading of monthly Income Statement results to group platform according to group reporting deadlines
• Perform monthly and Quarterly ROIC calculations
• Cash flow and balance sheet reports as required
• Adhoc commercial reporting

Business Plan and Forecasting

• Support the annual business plan and quarterly forecasting processes for Baking
• Consolidation all Operating Unit business plans and quarterly forecasts schedules
• Compile supporting information for the Baking business plan and quarterly forecasts presentations

Commercial analysis and evaluation

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting reports.
• Obtain input and commentary on performance, progress and reasons for variances, where relevant.
• Identify and report irregularities and potential problems are reported to the Commercial Manager.
• Provide calculations and detailed analysis emanating from any queries that arise.
• Perform regular market and industry analysis and benchmark calculations

Information and Data management:

• Ensure all management tools (management accounts) are accurate and complete
• Ensure and manage the GL accounts and other system information to verify integrity
• Input and maintain central performance reporting dashboards

Governance:

• Ensure that RCL Foods ethical standards and the requirements of the RPM are adhered to
• Report and or escalate any areas of non- compliance appropriately

Effective teamwork and self-management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrates effective self-management in terms of planning andprioritising, and self-development
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Support and drive the business core values
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives
• Maintain 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

Minimum Requirements

• CA (SA) or CIMA with 1 to 2 years post article experience (or seeking FMCG operational experience post articles) alternatively,
• BCOM Accounting + 3 years’ experience in Reporting & Financial Analysis (Studying towards CIMA advantageous)
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Powerpoint Reporting)
• Syspro experience will be advantageous
• FMCG/Manufacturing experience will be advantageous