Management Accountant at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Management Accountant within our PIES operating unit. 
• The purpose of the Role is to to excel in preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial reports to guide strategic decisions. They will be responsible for ensuring accurate reporting and data representation, showcasing exceptional analytical skills, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving. The candidate should be comfortable presenting financial trends to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum Tertiary qualification in a finance related field, including commercial costing, people management and some exposure to processing or manufacturing environments.
• SAICA qualified/CIMA qualified or studying towards CIMA desirable. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an FMCG environment.
• SAP experience advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    
Team Leadership:

• Coach and support team members where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Manage leave and general time management issues in line with organisational deliverables.

Capex:

• Assist with preparation and follow up on Capex motivations.
• Report on monthly capex spend vs. budget and forecasted spend

Budgeting/Target setting:

• Assist Commercial manager with site insights and issues that might impact results.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly forecasts in conjunction with Commercial Manager
• Evaluate and report on deviations versus forecast/target

Reporting:
MACS: 

• Maintain MACS tables
• Ensure accurate monthly input
• Balancing of monthly results
• Reporting on material usage variances
• Implementing controls to eliminate/reduce variances
• Prepare and review monthly customer and SKU profitability
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards.
• Obtain input and commentary on performance, progress and reasons for variances, where relevant.
• Ensure all management tools (management accounts) are accurate and complete
• Ensure and manage GL accounts and other system information to ensure accuracy and integrity of data 
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Capital expenditure reporting
• Continuously improve reporting processes and systems.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Monthly Operating Unit Performance Report
• Assist with conducting stock take reporting and analysis.
• Ad hoc commercial reporting and tasks

NPD:

• Prepare costings on all NPD Projects and establish viability before product gets launched.
• Provide onsite insights into new product development with support 
• Identify cost improvement opportunities of NPD in order to drive higher margins.

Systems Management:

• Manage the health of MACS.

Operational Management:

• Manages direct report on a daily basis.
• Drive a high-performance culture with attention to accuracy and timeliness. 
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure each team member is aligned business strategy.
• Analyse any variances outside expectations and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Analyse monthly expenses and identify cost saving opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

• Assist Continuous Improvement Specialist with assessment of cost saving initiatives
• Assist in developing a base for measuring implemented initiatives to be able to compare actual cost savings to estimates
• Report on tracking of implemented initiatives to Centre of Excellence

Business Risks:

• Manage the business risk for the following areas together with IT:
• IT Hardware
• IT Software – Staff Data, SAP, MACS, Smart Tech

Information and Data Management:

• Ensure that the data captured into the relevant systems are accurate and free from any material misstatement.

Projects:

• Support cost savings or cost optimisation opportunities in order to reduce costs.

Technical Expertise: 

• Provide technical expertise and training to internal customers and colleagues 

Deadline:29th June,2025