Jobs at RCL FOODS

Closing Date:2020/11/17
Reference Number:RCL201102-2    

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is currently searching for a Buyer to join the team based at our Manderston site in KZN. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires an experienced Buyer that has worked within a manufacturing environment. The purpose of the role is to procure items requested via a buying request from end users, negotiations with Contract Growers as well as general store stock items as per the stock recommendation report by using either national or regional contracts or negotiating prices and lead times with suppliers.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Degree or diploma (3 years) in commerce, management, supply chain management or a related field
• Must have a minimum of 3 years SAP experience
• SAP License would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a purchasing and commercial environment
• Purchasing experience within an FMCG or Manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Must have strong negotiating skills

Duties & Responsibilities    
Supplier Management

• Sourcing of suppliers, negotiate pricing and delivery date for Capex and Major Maintenance projects
• Following up and fixing of problem invoices by resolving queries between suppliers and creditors

Order Management

• Placing of packaging and ingredient as well as general store stock orders
• Ensure all orders (stock and non-stock) are placed on time at the best price with the best supplier or as per contract
• To communicate all late/unrealistic delivery dates to end users
• Ensure RPM requirements are met with all orders (i.e. correct authorization, 3 quotes etc.)
• To ensure all above request have got the correct authorisation as per RPM
• Obtain prices for Capital and Major Maintenance goods

Contract Administration

• Liaise with Head Office on national contracts
• Assist Procurement Manager with tender and award of regional contracts
• Ensure correct capturing of data into the finance system
• Filing of contract documentation as per RPM
• Check “purchase order audit trails” daily in order to pick up possible mistakes

Procurement Administration

• Ensure that returned items are accompanied by a GRA via Receiving
• Liaise between suppliers and end users (Rainbow)
• To expedite all orders and ensure that all items are received on time by managing the stock receipt report
• To assist in quarterly stock counts
• Encourages collaboration with other team members - Work within the broader finance procurement team to deliver overall team objectives
• Implements organised and effective work-methods
• Clarifies ambiguities by confirming expectations
• Participate constructively and willingly as a team player
• Accurately assesses the team-dynamics and openly supports team decisions
• Proactively identifies and addresses issues that could impact teamwork

Governance

• Ensure that Rainbow ethical standards and the requirements of the RPM are adhered to
• Report and or escalate any areas of non- compliance appropriately

Information and Data Management

• Capture data accurately and regularly captures onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making
• Share relevant data with supervisor to enable reliable business decision making

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrates effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives
• Champions training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists

Ad hoc / Other

• Oversee filing and safeguarding of records within area of responsibility
• Compile of ad hoc spreadsheets when required
• Processing of documents for Intercompany charge outs
   

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Closing Date:2020/11/20
Reference Number:RCL201106-2

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is passionate about talent and we are currently seeking a Financial Manager to join our Pretoria Milling Business Unit. The role will report into the Finance Executive. The role has 2 direct reports and requires someone with previous team management experience who is passionate about creating a culture of execution and customer service obsession. The Financial Manager is entrusted to provide accurate and timeous financial reporting and ensuring corporate governance compliance for the operations. The Financial Manager will be responsible for making operational decisions within their ambit of responsibility in line with efficient resource utilization practices and timing requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

• CA (SA) with 4 years post-articles experience.
• Syspro or SAP experience would be advantageous
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a management role leading teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the FMCG market and challenges it faces
• Financial accounting principles and practices
• Good understanding of Tax and VAT Acts

Duties & Responsibilities    
Responsibilities and tasks performed:

• Financial oversight
• Financial oversight over the Mill
• Ensuring company policies are adhered to

Financial accounting

• Ensuring that general ledger and subsidiary ledgers are maintained in accordance with IFRS and Group policy
• Assess and recommend levels of provisions
• Monthly review of all general ledger balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee monthly financial month end close, ensuring deadlines are met

Creditors management

• Authorization of new creditors inconsistent with the company's approved Payment terms
• Implement controls to ensure completeness, validity, accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Investigate opportunities to streamline payment runs, and improve cash flow management by adhering to standard payment terms

Banking

• Responsible for the cash management (Treasury) function across the bakeries and the Mill
• Implement processes and controls ensuring that company cash policies are adhered to, and daily cash requirements are met
• Submission of the consolidated cash flow to RCL Treasury
• Oversee cash forecasting ( weekly and daily) as well as spend reporting
• Performance of all functions associated with a banking signatory across the Bakeries and the Mill

Fixed Asset Life Cycle Management

• Ensuring that the annual physical asset verification is performed and conducted within timeframes
• Ensuring that useful lives and residual value reassessments are performed annually in compliance with IFRS
• Responsible for the complete capex function – acquisitions, disposals, approvals

Vat and Statutory submissions

• Responsible for the review and submission of the consolidated vat computation for the bakeries and the Mill
• Oversight of the Compilation of the annual tax pack

Monthly reporting

• Compilation and submission of the consolidated Cognos pack to RCL Head Office
• Submission of monthly working papers to Group Finance

Staff management

• The creditors function is under the management of the FM
• 2 accountants directly report to into the position (GL accountant and AP and Fixed asset accountant)
• The treasury function for the 7 bakeries and the Mill is managed as part of the portfolio

Internal controls

• Continuously identify and pursue opportunities to improve control procedures.
• Follow up on audit queries and ensure that corrective action is taken by responsible teams.
• Ensure compliance with approved procedures by means of control checks performed by the finance team.

Financial year end and Statutory audits

• Responsible for the compilation of the Annual Financial statements
• Responsible for the compilation of all year-end reporting packs
• Responsible for the coordination of the year-end external audit

Ad hoc responsibilities

• Addressing queries arising from RCL Head Pffice
• Assisting all stakeholders with various queries regarding business processes
• Releasing of daily payments and approving once off cash book payments
• Assisting in the compilation of documents and schedules for Ad hoc audits (BEE, Food Safety etc)
• Submission of reports for the purposes of Statsa, updating banking documentation etc

Budgeting and forecasting

• Forecasting of the balance sheet and cash flow statement annually and quarterly
• Forecasting of the ROIC and waterfall
• Preparation of a forecasted Cognos (balance sheet and income statement) quarterly
• Compilation of a quarterly forecasted deliverables pack to Head Office

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Closing Date:2020/11/18
Reference Number: RCL201104-10

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is dedicated to bringing exceptional talent into the business. We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our Group Services Division. The role will be based in Westville and report to the Applications Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an analytical person with a collaborative work ethic. RCL FOODS entrusts the Business Analyst work in conjunction with the Business to identify, design and specify applications solutions that meet the Business requirements and achieve the Business benefit; and to facilitate the implementation of identified solutions utilizing recognized project management methodologies.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Information Technology / BCom
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience within the relevant business function or information technology environment. (SAP ECC 6 with specific reference to FI, CO and PA and other best of breed systems)
• Demonstrated success in managing projects relating to superior performance and continuous improvement
• Valid Code EB drivers' license

Duties & Responsibilities    

System Opportunity Identification

• Support the Applications Manager and the Business in identifying IT application solutions to address key Business requirements within SAP FI ,CO and PA
• Quantify savings and efficiencies related to these opportunities and draw up Business Case documentation for submission to the Application Manager.

Application Development, Enhancement and Implementation

• Serve as a liaison between the Business and technical consultants to ensure the implementation of identified system enhancements for FI, CO and PA
• Review and analyse technical specification documents prior to sign off by the Applications Manager and handover to developer(s).
• Execute on small Business projects requiring IT systems implementation.
• Meet with relevant Business representatives to establish, understand and document detailed Business requirements to be met by the project.
• Compile and agree a scope definition document as well as functional specification document and ensure that full sign off is achieved prior to implementation.
• Assist with the calculation of the business case and return on investment with relevant Business users and stakeholders.
• Prepare the project plan by engaging all relevant parties.
• Plan for project-related hardware and software requirements by liaising on an on-going basis with the infrastructure team.
• Compile and store project documentation (including business process flow charts, functional- and technical specifications, end user training material and project plans).
• Ensure constant communication with developers and full testing of the solution and identify and resolve problems or constraints prior to user acceptance testing.
• Work in conjunction and communicate with the Business to implement the system.
• Report on realisation of the Business case and identified KPI’s.
• Provide post-implementation support to all end-users.

SAP User Profile Maintenance

• Communicate with GRC team to assist with creation and maintenance of user profiles in SAP in keeping with risk and audit standards.
• Authorize user access for new and existing users via the User Authorization Request (UAR) workflow.
• Assist with resolving user profile audit queries

System Auditing

• Conduct regular system compliance audits and health checks for FI and CO modules.
• Report on system non-compliance by users to the Applications Manager.
• Identify and highlight business risk to the Applications Manager as a result of non-compliance.
• Recommend compensating controls to the Applications Manager

Reporting

• Develop appropriate reports for the SAP FI/CO and PA using SAP Report Writer requested by the Business.
• Maintain and proactively enhance reports.
• Work closely with the Data insights team to ensure data flow from all ERP systems to data warehousing and BI platforms are correct and validated.
• Understand the Finance and commercial dashboards for reporting, source data to guide business in using these effectively for decision making.

Technical Expertise

• Provide ongoing advice and support on best practice to ensure continuous improvement within Business systems and applications.
• Provide guidance and specialist knowledge to business in the areas of product costing, overhead costings, profitability analysis, settlements and costing template changes
• Identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions and make recommendations to the Applications Manager regarding the best use for SAP FI, CO and PA

SAP End-User Support

• Assist end users to resolve SAP FI , CO and PA related issues across the RCL Foods division and business units
• Resolve calls logged on service management system within agreed SLA.
• Provide clear problem definition and liaise with necessary technical experts/external consultants to resolve technical SAP issues related to the FI&CO module.
• Work in conjunction with learning team and super users to deliver and where required conduct end user training on existing and new System functionality.
• Create and maintain user training manuals and e-learning material in conjunction with the business (super users) and learning team.
• Conduct user assessments with the business users following training or as required
• Analyse reports on user knowledge and skills gaps provided by the learning team to identify training needs.
• Work in conjunction with the learning department to roll out ongoing end user training as required