Vacancies Available at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Applying the correct accounting principles and ensuring that all procedures are in compliance with IFRS;
• Responsible for financial reporting, including budgets, forecasting, Statutory and Tax year-end packs;
• Responsible for financial evaluation and final editing of capital applications and post-implementation reports;
• Assists with audits and ensures compliance with internal control requirements;
• Ensures that the journal entries of the financial accountants are properly recorded and authorized;
• Review GL accounts. Ensure that the allocation of costs is at all times reasonable and correct;
• Prepares, completes and issues the monthly financial overview of business units;
• Review the monthly balance sheet reconciliations completed by the financial accountants;
• Determines and reviews the financial viability of any capital expenditure proposal;
• Monitors capex projects with regard to actual expenditure vs. approved expenditure;
• Ensures that the GL agrees at all times with the fixed asset register;
• Monitors the physical counts of fixed assets to ensure that the fixed assets of the business units get counted during a financial year on a pre-determined timetable;
• Investigates and evaluates the financial systems and controls of the business units;
• Assist in implementation of new financial systems when required;
• Ensures that inventory cycle counts are performed at units, according to a pre-determined timetable;
• Ensures that all inventory adjustments are properly authorised;
• Compiles annual budget pack from budget working files;
• Facilitates and does final preparation of weekly forecast of business units;
• Prepares and completes financial year-end packs of the general ledger sites;
• Assist in statutory year-end and tax pack from various financial sources and working files;
• Management of staff according to budgetary controls, company policy and sound management principles;
• Analysing the current level of insurance and making adjustments as necessary to ensure appropriate cover;

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• B. Com minimum 10 years’ post-article experience or CIMA or CA qualification.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word.
• Must have experience in budgeting procedures, financial reporting and analysis, cost analysis and standard costing; capital application processing;
• Assertive, motivated and with strong supervisory skills;
• Willing to travel to Standerton when required.
• Converse fluently in both English & an additional official language;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as problem-solving and planning skills are required;
• The ability to build a strong finance team, and train & and develop staff, together with personal and professional integrity are key requirements.

go to method of application »

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Conduct induction, food safety and quality training for current and new employees.
• On the job training using company procedures and work instructions.
• Animal welfare training with employees.
• Yearly refresher training as per training schedule.
• Update tests and training matrix weekly.
• Perform competency evaluation on employees on the line.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of internal and external audits.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Grade12 (Must have at least 5 years’ experience).
• Previous experience in training.
• Poultry back ground will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of animal welfare best practices.
• Experience with food safety management system (FSSC) will be advantageous.
• Must be familiar with personal Hygiene and general GMP practices.
• Have a working knowledge of 20 keys.
• Possession of interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work under pressure.

go to method of application »

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Applying the correct accounting principles and ensuring that all procedures comply IFRS
• Prepare and analyse customer and product contribution reports
• Responsible for financial reporting, including budgets, forecasting, Statutory and Tax year-end packs
• Compiles statutory year-end and tax pack from various financial sources and working files
• Assists with audits and ensures compliance with the internal control matrix requirements
• Investigates and evaluates the financial systems and controls of the business units
• Assist in implementation of new financial systems when required
• Analysing current level of business and risk insurances and recommend adjustments as necessary to ensure appropriate cover
• Prepares, completes and issues the monthly financial overview of business units
• Facilitates and prepares weekly profit forecast
• Compiles annual budget pack from budget working files
• Ensures that the journal entries are properly recorded and authorized
• Review GL accounts. Ensure that the allocation of costs is at all times reasonable and correct
• Compiles and/ or reviews the monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Calculate, complete and submit monthly VAT return & completion of annual IT14SD
• Responsible for financial evaluation and final editing of capital applications and post implementation reports
• Determine and review the financial viability of any capital expenditure (capex) proposal 
• Keep track of the capex approval process, and monitor actual expenditure vs. approved expenditure
• Responsible for the fixed asset register and ensures that the GL agrees at all times with the fixed asset register
• Ensure that the fixed assets of the business units are cycle- counted during a financial year on a pre-determined timetable
• Ensures that inventory cycle counts are performed at business units, according to a pre-determined timetable
• Ensures that all inventory adjustments are properly authorised
• Maintenance of the item master data on the ERP system 
• Create, load and maintain BOM’s, calculate and update overhead rates
• Ensure stock valuation in accordance with IFRS and company policy
• Management of staff according to budgetary controls, company policies, internal control matrix and sound management principles
• Review, write and maintain SOP’s and ensure the implementation thereof, as and when required

The requirements for the position are:

• CIMA or CA qualification with minimum 2 - 3 years manufacturing or FMCG experience
• 2 – 3 years relevant management accounting experience; from Trial Balance to Balance Sheet
• Must have experience in budgeting procedures, financial reporting including Tax and VAT, cost analysis and standard costing, capital application processing
• Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications and databases
• Advanced ERP system knowledge, e.g. SAP or BAAN and Infor LN system knowledge will be a great advantage
• Microsoft Office Suite – Advanced or Professional
• Must be fluent in English & Afrikaans
• Key requirements include being commercially sound, deadline driven and having attention to detail
• The ideal candidate should be hardworking, honest, self-motivated and disciplined and be able to work under extreme pressure;
• It is essential that the candidate have a passion for implementing and maintaining a continuous workplace improvement program (20 Keys).
• The chosen candidate must be proactive, have good management, communication and interpersonal skills as well as problem solving and planning skills;
• The ability to build a strong finance team, train & develop staff, together with personal and professional integrity are key requirements.
• Code 08 driver’s license and reliable transport is essential.

go to method of application »

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Assisting the Store Controller with activities as allocated in the general store;
• Weekly and monthly stock taking;
• Stock control of packaging, chemicals and PPE;
• Receiving and issuing of goods and/or equipment;
• Placing of stock orders timeously;
• Assisting in the implementation of 20 Keys / HACCP / Risk Control and the application of general housekeeping rules.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Previous experience in a stores environment is essential;
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & MS PowerPoint);
• Fluent in English and a second official language;
• Must have own reliable transport;
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and public holidays when required;
• The ideal candidate should be hardworking, honest, self-motivated and disciplined;
• Must be able to manage high stock volumes;
• Must be proactive and able to work accurately and independently.

go to method of application »

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Supervising all aspects of the Manure Removal operations;
• Overseeing the staff on a daily basis.

 The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric;
• Agricultural and/or mechanical training will be an added advantage;
• He/ she must be self-motivated and have excellent people skills;
• Must have 1-3 years supervisory experience;
• The candidate must have high standards towards housekeeping, control over equipment and attention to detail;
• Be proficient in Eng/Afr/Zulu languages;
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and public holidays when required;
• Must have a valid code EC drivers license and PDP license.