Current Vacancies at RCL FOODS

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is currently recruiting for a General Ledger Accountant to join the Finance Team based in Westville. The role reports to the Financial Manager. The successful incumbent will be entrusted to maintain General Ledger (RCL FOODS Consumer & other Group Companies) and supervise the functions performed by the General Ledger Clerk. The successful incumbent must be equipped with strong SAP experience and problem-solving abilities.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom Degree + SAICA Articles CA (SA) with 2-3 years post article experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

Maintenance of General Ledger

• Preparation of GL reconciliations monthly which entail backup schedules in support of all Balance Sheet Accounts
• Following up on queries/reconciling items ensuring that no significant items remain on the reconciliations when closing General Ledger.
• Prepare a month-end timetable and complete year-end schedules as required in support of GL accounts.
• Reconciliation of Inter-branch / Inter-company accounts and following up on queries/reconciling items.
• Perform manual clearing on SAP open item accounts, e.g. bank accounts, ensuring open items are reviewed and cleared timeously.
• Reconcile consignment sales Cube to SAP and variance analysis. Update exchange rates in SAP (when applicable).
• Perform foreign currency revaluation and updating of exchange rates in SAP (when applicable).
• Ensure tax schedules are prepared accurately and timeously as per month-end timetable and submitted for review to Financial Accountant and Financial Accounting Manager. Assist with tax queries from the Group Tax team

Journals

• Checking journal and accrual entries prepared by the GL Clerk
• Capture own journal and accrual entries when required, including routine monthly transactions, corrections, and provisions, ensuring correct account allocations.
• Ensure own journal and accrual entries are manually authorized by a Financial manager, prior to posting.

Cash Book

• Oversee the monthly close-off of the Cash Book.
• Review the bank sub-accounts prior to the month-end close, to ensure all postings have been done and that clearing has been performed.
• Review monthly bank reconciliation and investigate reconciling items.

VAT Returns

• Ensure VAT recons are done timeously prior to completing the VAT return. Ensure timeous and accurate consolidation of Consumer VAT returns across business units
• Assist with SAR’s queries on VAT return submissions

General

• Assist commercial teams with GL analyses where required and sign for manual EFT and cheque payments
• Perform “value-add” responsibilities as agreed between Financial Accountant and Financial Accounting Manager
• National liaison for Internal and External Audit
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.

Information and Data management

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto SAP to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making. File and safeguard records within the area of responsibility.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision-making.

Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.
• Ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties of tasks or deadlines not met, potential risks, and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleague's and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate a willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilizing available training opportunities.
• Drive regular performance appraisals and ensure the standard requirements of performance are met.

Staff Management

• Lead and develop staff within the context of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Skills Development Act.
• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback. Coach and support staff where necessary.
• Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Manage staff leave and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables and standards.
• Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders.
• Establish sound staff and labor organizing and communication structures and systems.
• Conduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.

Closing Date    
2023/08/04

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RCL FOODS is currently on the hunt to acquire an IT Business Analyst (Inbound).

• The Business Analyst will be joining the Group Services Division. The role will be based in Westville and report into the Applications Manager.
• The business analyst assumes the role of delivering an effective and sustainable solution for the RCL FOODS IT Systems/Applications. The Business analyst is responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the business unit & functional areas, namely:
• Sourcing & Procurement (Vendors, Services Masters).
• Materials Management (Material Master Data & Configuration).
• Inventory Management (MRP, Stock Count & Adjustments).
• Production Planning (BOM’s, Process Order Management).
• The Business Analyst is to deliver with the business while still adhering to the IT framework across all the application areas.

Minimum Requirements   

• Degree in Information Technology.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience within the relevant business function or information technology environment.
• ERP Applications with specific reference to Materials Management, Inventory Management and Production.
• Has had experience in or has had been a lead in projects in the above-mentioned areas.
• Valid Code E drivers' license.
• Relevant systems Exposure or certification for ERP system.
• Exposure Best of Breed Systems would be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities    
The Business analyst is needed to:

• Work with the business to identify opportunities for improvement in business operations, processes and systems.
• Engage with Business during projects to establish, understand and document detailed Business requirements.
• The Business Analyst is involved in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems – assist in determining the project scope and agree a scope definition document as well as functional & technical specification document and ensure that full sign off is achieved prior to implementation.
• The Business Analyst adapts with new technology and identifies opportunities for growth or process improvement.

Maintain a high-quality standard in IT delivery:

• The Business Analyst documents the functional specification and verifies technical design of the system in conjunction with a developer or system specialist.
• Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their problems and needs.
• Participates in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems – assist in determining the project scope.
• Ensures that all tests are conducted and documented according to the standards agreed in agreed Ways of working.
• Managing issues professionally and escalating where appropriate.
• Ensures that IT programs/initiatives are consistently implemented and managed from an ITGC, TCO & Sustainability perspective.
• Manage Help desk activities including the tracking of Change requests and ensuring their timely resolution.
• Responsible for documenting the testing required, the results verification and acquiring the relevant release sign-off.
• Ensures continuing operational quality by documenting bug fixes and enhancements.

Sustain and Improve operation effectiveness:

• By understanding the business process needs, the business analyst can review external developments & trends which can be turned into new opportunities for the business. Taking advantage of new technologies or best of breed solutions.
• Understands/defines and supplies solutions to mitigate process or system-based gaps.
• Opportunities for submission to the Application Manager.
• Implements business enhancements as per business project’s function.
• Assist in improving and streamlining business processes and preparing business process documentation.
• Support the Applications Manager in identifying IT application solutions to address key Business requirements within functional area.
• Report on system non-compliance by users to the Applications Manager.
• Identify and highlight business risk to the Applications Manager as a result of non-compliance. Recommend compensating controls to the Applications Manager.

As the Business Analyst, the job holder is expected to:

• Plan and co-ordinate within the project team for delivery of targets/projects.
• Cross skill team members (where appropriate).
• Engage with key stakeholders to develop and grow our partnering within the function.

Closing Date    
2023/08/05

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We at RCL FOODS are in search for a Mobile Solutions Trade Agent to join our Vector Logistics Division.

• The role will be based in Roodepoort and report to the Mobile Solutions Analyst. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to support the stores as per a call planner and complete activities that have been pre-loaded on their hand held devices. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of a relevant post matric certificate or 1 year qualification.
• Understand how to navigate within a cell phone application.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Business Process Management

• Liaise with Mobile Solutions team to refine business processes.
• Ensure accurate callage as per call cycle.

Information and Data Management

• Ensure accurate capturing of data onto application to ensure efficient reporting for business decisions. Ensure effective communication to  Mobile teams. 
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making. 
• Identify opportunities for improving on systems / processes related to the system.
• Similarly highlight areas for concern and address with relevant managers 

Administration

• Ensure accuracy of call cycle and timeous completion of tasks
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets when required.
• Process documents for inter-company charge outs.

Team Coordination and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development. 
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

Closing Date    
2023/08/07

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The role will be based in Pretoria West and provide commercial leadership and support to the various plants by undertaking the following :

• To provide commercial support and insight into the operations and performance of the Business Unit.
• To assist in the development of commercial engagement with the rest of the business. 
• To work with the Commercial Executive and senior team to identify business strategy and growth opportunities.
• To analyse the financial performance of the BU and to make recommendations based on the findings and outcomes of the analysis.
• To prepare the annual 5- year Stratplan, Business Plan, latest Forecast and report on performance against it on a monthly basis.
• To provide accurate and timeous operational financial reporting and ensure corporate governance compliance across the Business.
• Profitability, Pricing and Costing Analysis for the business.
• The Commercial Manager will report to the Commercial Executive for the operating unit. 
• This is a Fixed Term Contract role.

Minimum Requirements    

• CA (SA) or CIMA  
• Operational Finance professional with at least 10-years management and technical experience in a production environment (preferably grain Milling).
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in SAFEX-based procurement hedging models and management of commodity businesses desirable. 

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategy Contribution and Execution

• Participate in the formulation and implementation of the national commercial strategy, based on a 2 to 5 year view of requirements. 
• Ensure that assigned and agreed strategic targets are operationalised and achieved.
• Provide and promote the commercial perspective in the overall growth strategy.

Monthly and Annual Financial Reporting

• Coordinate the monthly operational finance close within the BU
• Ensure that efficient and reliable reporting systems are in place that will ensure accurate reporting from source data.
• Perform comparative analyses of results to business plan, forecast and last year to test accuracy and reasonableness.
• Oversee prompt resolution of queries / reconciling items.
• Assess the level of accruals held for operational expenditure each month to cover timing differences

Management Reporting

• Reporting of key performance indicator dashboards on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. 
• Monthly flash and reporting of financial performance in the agreed format which will include commentary on key performance areas.
• Identify opportunities for value added reporting to improve the quality and content of reporting and message management. 
• Provide sustained support to customers and principals, particularly those who raise specific queries.

Business Plan Process and Forecasting

• Co-ordination of the annual 5-year business valuations, business plan and quarterly forecasting processes in accordance with the national time scheduling and guidelines.
• Compile and review results of the business plan and sales forecasting processes, including volume and distribution revenue analysis.
• Provide insight and interpret the impact of key cost drivers on profitability.
• Interpretation of the final outcome of the business plan and forecasts ensuring that it reflects the strategic objectives of the business and initiating changes where necessary.
• Compiling stratplan, business plan and forecasts presentations

Profitability, Pricing, NPD and Costing Management

• Managing the costing process for new product development or changes to existing products/manufacturing process
• Pricing evaluations and PI implementations process (in line with commodity price changes).
• Profitability reporting, benchmarking and providing insights
• Ensure that profitability models/system(s) inputs (i.e. perform calculations, understand routings) are maintained by teams on a daily/weekly/monthly basis

New Project Appraisal and Feasibility Assessment

• Drive the appraisal and feasibility assessment of all new projects and provide commercial insight and capacity to the business unit.
• Assess and review opportunities offered by new projects.
• Ensure projects are costed accurately and profitably.

Commercial Insight and Technical Expertise

• Provide calculations, detailed analysis and associated recommendations emanating from any and all queries that arise as a result of cost saving initiatives, changes in business operations, the economic climate or potentially might offer more profitable solutions.
• Provide expertise in management team meetings to internal clients and colleagues and recommend solutions based on insights and findings.
• Provide practical commercial expertise and insights to external customers and principals as part of regular engagement and ad hoc requests.

Commodity accounting

• Monitor and review impact of commodity procurement strategies and hedging models on the business
• Support Commodity procurement exec on the commercial impact as well as evaluation of commodity procurement strategies
• Review of commodity positions and calculation of appropriate standards

Commercial Contract Management Oversight

• Oversee the contracts and associated delivery and quality for a complete cycle, ensuring commercial and cost saving benefits are realised.

Information and Data Management

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.

Closing Date    
2023/08/03

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• We are looking for a candidate who is process-driven, willing to travel when necessary and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and immerse themselves into the business to truly understand what they are working with!

The importance of this role is to:

• Ensure effective operational control within the Inland region, with possible extension to coastal regions where required.
• Develop and recommend improved operational business processes and ensure these are implemented correctly.
•  Update required changes to business processes and ensure operational compliance.
• Identify key areas of risk at all operational sites and provide meaningful suggestions to mitigate or deal with any risks identified.
• To undertake ad-hoc projects and investigations as required.
• The role will be based in Bedfordview as a 'central point' but requires travel to Midrand. Other travel, which is less frequent, would be to Linbro Park and our RCL FOODS Beverages Plant in Pretoria West.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of a B.Com (Accounting/Auditing/Internal Audit) or CIA qualification, or Similar.
• At least 3 years experience in an internal or external audit environment.
• A minimum of 2 years's in an operational role whereby you actively identify risks and solutions to mitigate them.
• Previous experience in a Logistics environment would be advantageous.
• Solid understanding of risk associated within a large organisation.

Duties & Responsibilities   
Improved Operational Control:

• Undertaking methodological studies to improve work procedures and processes in order to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and recommend improved operational business procedures to Senior Management and provide the required support to implement these changes.
• Conduct procedural compliance reviews on allocated sites, provide recommendations on all non- compliance issues and ensure that management implement corrective action.
• Provide guidance to the Region’s Logistics Managers and Regional Finance Managers in terms of the requirements of business processes and LOA (Limits of Authority).
• Leading special projects and providing the business with key output from such projects with a view of risks associated with these projects.
• Ensure all operational business processes are accurately documented and ensure all changes are communicated to operations accordingly.
• Investigate and define requirements for improved business processes, document the requirements, interface layouts, data flows, screen and develop report layouts.
• Oversee the implementation of new systems, working closely with developers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.
• Assisting the business to keep up with technical as well as industry sector developments.
• Render a project coordination and management role at times.
• Coordination of relevant systems integration between systems.
• Oversee and manage the national stock count process, attending stock counts at depots, conducting system integrity checks, documentation control, and physical stock audits.
• Review and oversea controls over returnable packaging including review of CHEP system reconciliations.

Compliance Audits:

• Conducting system and compliance audits. The focus of these audits will be the respective hubs in each region. Further audits of satellite and PBCS depots in the Inland and Coastal region will also be required.
• Compliance audits will cover all operational aspects at each depot. This will include inter alia: Sales, Finance, Warehousing, Distribution, Administration, Human Resources, Risk Management and SHEQ.
• Report on deviations to Site Management and ensure all deviations are corrected.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Monitor and review key operational performance indicators. Interact with Senior Management to ensure operational control within the respective region is effective.
• Develop and circulate national risk KPI.
• Obtain weekly feedback on key concerns for national KPI.

Internal Audit & External Audit:

• Liaise with Internal Audit and External audit with regard to scope and outcome of work performed.Ensure required information for audit purposes is accurately and correctly delivered.

Stock Counts:

• Attend monthly stock counts at depots and regional outside storage facilities on a regular basis and ensure compliance with stock count procedure. Undertake the required procedural investigations to ensure warehouse integrity before the stock count takes place.

Governance:

• Ensuring that ethical standards and the requirements of the group policies are adhered to.
• Report and or escalate any areas of non- compliance appropriately.

Information and Data Management:

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.
• Recommend and implement GRC role mitigation controls.

Effective Teamwork & Self-Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrates effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Informing relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Supporting and driving the business core values.
• Managing colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrating a willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champions 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.
• Participating and driving in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
• Maintaining 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.

Ad hoc / Other:

• Overseeing filing and safeguarding of records within area of responsibility.
• Compiling of working papers, audit report and special investigation reports.

Closing Date    
2023/08/03