Procurement Accountant at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• Facilitate and manage raw material procurement including the accurate recording of the cost of sales expenditure and the related compliance

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B Com degree or equivalent qualification
• 3 years financial related experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure compliance with all financial control measures and that all transactions are recorded in line with the relevant policy and procedures manuals, standards and DOA (Delegation of Authority) 
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained to avoid low maize/wheat stock levels
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of approved invoices, comparing invoices received with POs
• Create purchase orders for additional grain raw material purchased outside of the monthly milldoor
• Update the invoice archive schedule with invoices received, compare the invoice archive schedule to captured invoices and follow up on any differences 
• Follow up on any differences between month-end stock reconciliation, stock balance in the trial balance and stock balance available on Milling’s folio
• Facilitate selling of excess stock where needed, as instructed by Financial Director and Senior Buyer
• Analyse and match mill GRN’s with GM/other supplier invoices for payment, and ensure all discrepancies are resolved with GM/other suppliers before payments are made  
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of balance outstanding/payable to ensure timely processing of payments   
• Provide monthly analysis of the cost of sales items by site to enable operations to make informed decisions    
• Analyse month-end grain management silo reports and follow up on any variances in the handling and storage fees of maize delivered on folio, and the handling and storage fees on Non-GMO maize
• Stock transfer costs  Capture all Handling and Storage invoices on SAGE in the correct period Forward payment instructions to the creditors' department   
• Most recent approved prices are used for all packaging costs processed   
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all Safex-related transactions
• Ensure procurement complies compliance with the standards set by Sagis, the Department of Forestry and Agriculture, and other industry legislators
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of items to the general ledger accounts Compliance with laws, IFRS and other relevant standards Accurate and timely reporting

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• SAGE knowledge
• MS Office experience
• Deadline driven
• Communication skills
• Accuracy 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Maximising performances
• Detail orientated  
• Team player  
• Reliable and positive