Sales Accountant_Cremora at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis SA team at our Stellenbosch office. Lactalis is one of the major players in the Southern African Dairy Industry. This role will be responsible for the processing of Variable Rebates South Africa / P&L on all expenses

Required Skills    

• Accounting degree/diploma or similar.
• At least 5 7 years’ experience in rebate administration
• Experience in FMCG environment
• Knowledge of BPCS or similar ERP system, with emphasis on modules such as rebate administration, Finance,
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Use of BI tools and 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

Duties & Responsibilities    
Ensure accurate translation of trade agreements into financial obligations using various systems

• Liaise 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 of commitments to customers
• Maintaining contracts, customer structures, agreement types and methods on various sys tem, ensuring accurate alignment amongst those systems
• Analyse trade agreement calculations for consistency and accuracy, resolving disputes and issues
• Reconciliations of balance sheet accrual accounts, resolving issues
• Monthly reporting on spend analysis and trends
• Assist with budget calculations and presentations
• 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 process ing of claims and agreement deductions

Deadline:28th August,2025