Jobs Available at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Cost Accountant. The role will be based in Pretoria West Mill and reports to the Commercial Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an individual who is analytical, has attention to detail and experienced in cost and management accounting at a plant (Beneficial).The successful incumbent will be responsible for product costing and cost centre accounting as well as assistance with capital and BOM related projects.
• The role will be based in Petoria West or Centurion.

Minimum Requirements    

• Preferably a B.Com or equivalent and or studying towards B.com financial degree, CIMA or CA
• 3 to 5 years management accounting and profitability analysis experience, including exposure to processing or FMCG and manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience of direct interaction with management at General Manager/Executive level
• Have demonstrated experience in analytics. E.g. sales analytics, Income statement, analytics or expenditure analytics etc. Preferably in the FMCG environment.
• Have demonstrated experience in Fixed assets accounting. E.g. have maintained fixed asset reconciliations, project costs schedules

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Assist in the preparation of budget and forecasting timetables.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecast pack for presentation to Management Accountant
• Reporting
• Oversee, analyse and interrogate results by customer, bakery, depot etc:
• Publish weekly and monthly reports as required by the business in an accurate and timely manner by:
• Developing a broad knowledge base of the organisational processes and policies.
• Staying fully informed of operational objectives, performance and critical trends.
• Focusing on the compilation of a monthly commercial reporting pack that highlights focus points for the month, exposes core issues, generates action plans and assigns responsibilities.
• Engaging with Management Accountant through presentation of the monthly commercial report and follow-up sessions where appropriatein order to provide the business with the tools to make informed strategic decisions, implement change and maximise profitability.
• Provide monthly commentary for submission to the Commercial Manager
• Financial Management and sales analytics
• Perform detailed sales performance analytics and profitability reviews.
• Analyse costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide input driving optimisation of efficiencies in the sales and costs environment.
• Analyse actual KPI’s versus budget and work with the teams to address areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously
• Information and Data Management
• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data into the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making
• Take responsibility for data accuracy and completeness for the relevant model
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making
• Team Coordination
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Support and drive the business core values
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives
• Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately
• Champion 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.
• Ensure deliverables are submitted on time and with the right level of accuracy and form
• Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable

KPI's 

• Accuracy of the sales report 
• Accuracy and of the consolidation models 
• Accuracy of weekly and monthly reports 
• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly commercial reports

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Job Description    

• Efficient management of engineering stores; organize, implement, and maintain inventory systems; accurate records of stock levels, transactions, and material usage. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and work closely with the team members to achieve store objectives and goals. Implement, manage, and improve the store’s systems.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary degree. 
• At least 5-7 years of experience in a store management or inventory management role.
• Proven management experience at least 5 years.
• Experience with inventory management software.
• Advanced Excel training. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Inventory Management:
• Implement and maintain an organized storeroom to facilitate accessibility and a safe working environment.
• Create, implement, and train the team on Standard Operating procedures.
• Categorize items based on critical, high value and frequently used.
• Ensure minimum and maximum stock thresholds are maintained.
• Maintain optimal stock levels of engineering supplies.
• Plan and manage regular stock take in accordance with stock take policy to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
• Implement regular auditing and cross checks to ensure the system, bin cards and actual stock levels on the floor balance to the system.
• Do daily spot checks and ensure that the system and actual stock level
• Store Operations:
• Ensure the ordering, receiving, issuing and disposal of stores stock is undertaken in accordance with SOP.
• Oversee the daily operations of the engineering store, ensuring a safe and organized environment.
• Implement and maintain storage and handling procedures for engineering materials.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ
• Continuously improve processes to increase stores’ efficiency.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Governance
• Ensure that RCL code of ethics and RCL code of conduct is adhere to
• Report and or escalate any areas of non- compliance
• Information and Data Management
• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision
• Prepare and submit regular reports on inventory status and store performance.
• Prepare and provide monthly inventory reports as required by Management.
• Effective Teamwork & Self-Management
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-
• 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.
• Support and drive the business core
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate
• 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 utilizing available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate and drive in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
• Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
• Supervise and train store staff, including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Address and resolve any staff or customer issues that arise.
• Ad hoc / Other
• Oversee filing and safeguarding of records within area of
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets when
• Processing of documents for Intercompany charge
• Ensure all risks identified by internal audit relating to stores are addressed.