Financial Accountant (Rebates) at Lactalis South Africa

Required Skills    

• CA(SA)
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in rebate administration
• Experience in FMCG environment
• Knowledge of ERP (BPCS / SAP) system, with emphasis on modules such as rebate administration, Finance, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Use of BI tools
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Good analytical skills
• Collaborative style, with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Assertiveness and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to changing work hours, depending on operational requirements and demands
• Must be able to travel (local and international)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure accurate translation of trade agreements into financial obligations using various systems
• Weekly management of formal liaison with Sales team (National and Regional account managers), Trade marketing management and finance/management control departments to understand the financial obligations and ensure accurate and timeous processing thereof on Trade Agreement, Contract and Financial systems
• Accurate and timeous analysis and processing of rebates, discounts, claims, contracts, data validation, to enable accurate accruals, payments, and deductions
• Maintaining contracts, customer structures, agreement types and methods on various systems, ensuring accurate alignment amongst those systems
• Analyse trade agreement calculations for consistency and accuracy, resolving disputes and issues
• Reviewing and approving of monthly accounting journals
• Reconciliations of balance sheet accrual accounts, resolving issues amongst the systems in use for rebate management
• Monthly reporting on spend analysis and trends
• Assist with budget calculations
• Continuous improvement and pro-active involvement to support department
• Responsible for effective control of expenses allocated by manager
• Support to debtors’ department to ensure timeous processing of claims and agreement deductions
• Weekly reporting of rebate claim progress
• Supervision of tasks of team, ensuring daily deadlines are being met
• Cross functional tasks with various departments with additional focus on other Africa countries (Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique)
• Internal and external audit preparation responsibilities
• Assistance with documentation of processes/procedures

Closing Date    
2023/05/05