Management Accountant: Cane Operations at RCL Foods

Closing Date:2020/11/10
Description    
Does a combination of commercial and finance appeal to you?

• RCL FOODS is currently searching for a highly experienced Management Accountant to join the Sugar team based in Malelane, Mpumalanga. The role reports to the Commercial Manager and requires an analytical individual who wants to expand their commercial and costing experience. The Management Accountant will be responsible for all commercial & finance functions within our RCL Agriculture Operations & providing some support services to our Agriculture Joint-Venture operations. The candidate will need to implement business plans, conduct forecasts and drive finance systems within the RCL FOODS - Sugar business unit specific to Cane Operations. The successful incumbent will need to manage effective cost controls through frequent interactions across various departments and ensure compliance of policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom Accounting Honours or CIMA or CA(SA) Qualification
• Minimum of 4 Years’ experience in Finance/Commercial accounting role for non-CA(SA) or CIMA Qualified applicants.
• Management accounting experience, including commercial costing and exposure to processing or manufacturing environments will be advantageous
• Sugar industry experience will be advantageous
• Sound financial accounting experience and completed articles.
• Advanced MS Excel is a prerequisite.
• SAP experience will be an added advantage.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy is critical to this position
• The individual should be action-orientated and self-starting with well-developed communication skills.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Support Financial Management of RCL Foods Sugar within our Cane Operations.
• Cost Control through liaison with Department Managers.
• Maintain Production Process on SAP system.
• Enforcing Company Policies and Procedures.
• Compiling Monthly Management and Deviation Reports.
• Compiling Annual Business Plan, periodic forecasting and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Assist with capital applications and report on progress with capital expenditure.
• Focus on compiling Management Reports including Balance Sheets and Cash Flow.
• Compiling Weekly and Monthly Cash Flow Forecast.
• Assist Line Management with Decision Making Models.
• Compiling board packs when applicable.
• Assisting Line Management with the Management of Service Contracts.
• Keep a schedule of Financial Operating Procedures