Management Accountant – Milk Collection+ at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis South Africa as Management Accountant – Milk Collection.
• You will be responsible for maintaining sound financial, accounting, administrative control, and records to meet the operational requirements of the Milk Collection Department.
• Supply accurate and relevant information to key stakeholders to support effective decision making.
• Work closely with the Milk Collection Department including milk price, transport, quality, and cost control to improve the overall performance.

Required Skills    

• Accounting Degree/Diploma preferable or CIMA professional qualification
• Experience in a FMCG environment or equivalent work experience would be advantageous
• Good analytical skills Accuracy and details orientated Computer literacy: Advanced Excel and related MS Office Packages
• Knowledge of BPCS System or similar ERP System and Reporting Tools is preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience within the Dairy Industry
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function
• Knowledge of a standard costing system (preferably BPCS) and understanding of profitability analysis

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Work in proximity with the respective milk collection depots and plant to ensure milk collected vs milk payment is accurate.
• Ensure that the department complies with all the statutory requirements and timeously levy payments.
• Audit of the milk payment system and review the milk price compilation on a continuous basis.
• Reconciliation monthly with the movement in milk price per producer.
• Keep control of milk producer contracts with amendments on record.
• Internal audit analyse feedback from the external auditors on controls, procedures, and general accepted accounting principles
• All internal processes to be documented and review on a continual basis.
• Budget, forecasting and actual reporting: Complete monthly / weekly reports accurately and timely for Milk Collection meetings.
• Monitor that the KPI indicators are achieved monthly with reference to the budgeted targets and previous year
• Ensure internal control procedures are in place within Milk Collection Department.
• Adherence to payment terms as set-out by Head Office

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/04