About the position
Management of Finance Functions
- To manage the finance function by developing and implementing appropriate systems within the organization, including internal
- auditing processes and any other procedure in line with the overall company policies.
- Ensuring adequate housekeeping (GRN /PO/ Leave approval clearing).
- Identifies areas for improvement in efficiency and makes recommendations to Top Management.
- To manage and control the following functions within the finance department: Costing / Production Capture Officer, Reception,
- Creditor's clerk, Cash office clerk, Financial Administrator, and Driver.
- Approve all POs checking that all prices are in line with Budgeted guidelines - procurement/planning
Financial Planning
- To establish budget procedures and parameters and to provide guidance and advice during the budgeting process. Collate
- departmental budgets and assist in the preparation of the draft and final budget inputs for Head Office.
- Collate departmental quarterly forecast and assist in the preparation of the draft and final forecast inputs for Head Office.
- Control financial feasibility studies and cost analysis for new proposals, projects, and infrastructure
Financial Reporting
- Accurate preparation of monthly and weekly flash reports and analysis for submission to General Manager, Divisional FM and
- Divisional Director.
- Draft monthly flash reports and submit them by the 3rd working day of the next month to the General Manager, Divisional FM and
- Divisional Director.
- Compile detailed analysis of monthly results and feedback thereof to General Manager, Divisional FM, and Divisional Director
Audits
- Conduct internal audits within the Company according to the relevant statutory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Manage and maintain an exceptional relationship with external audits.
CAPEX and Fixed Asset Management
- Responsible for the preparation of all CAPEX authorizations including payback periods.
- Review of fixed asset register and identify any assets for impairment.
- Responsible for the full management and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
Costing/Inventory
- Prepare new and reformed product costing for Head Office and Factory.
- Review cost variance and provide feedback to General Manager and Divisional Director.
- Ensure stock counts are done in accordance with policy and ensure all variances are reported accurately.
- Establish a sound control environment, in accordance with group policy/departmental addendums
People Management
- Provide leadership to the team, defining objectives to be achieved by the department.
- Manage the working environment and ensure it contributes to improving staff morale and increasing productivity.
- Provide leadership
- to the team, defining objectives to be achieved by the department.
- Deploy people management processes - workforce planning, recruitment & selection, learning and development, performance
- management, career and succession planning, and employee relations etc. effectively, in line with organisational policies, procedures
- and prevailing improvement initiatives
Qualifications/Knowledge required for the position:
- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma and /or NQF level 7 Accounting or Financial Management or equivalent
- Up to (4-5) years of experience preferably within the FMCG or plant environment
- Knowledge of Finances and Audit
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate
- Analytical and Technical skills
Skills, knowledge, attributes, Competencies, and additional requirements:
- Insight
- Discernment/Judgement
- Performing under pressure
- Strategic focus
- Business acumen
- Quality-oriented
Desired Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Detail-oriented
- Relationship management
- Numerical skills
- Analysing information
- Communication Skills
- Decision making/Problem solving
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- 2 to 5 years Middle / Department Management
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
RFG Foods is an internationally recognised producer of fresh, frozen and long life convenience meal solutions for customers and consumers throughout South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and in major global markets.
Based in Groot Drakenstein in the Western Cape, South Africa, Rhodes Food Group has a well-capitalised production base comprising 15 manufacturing facilities across South Africa and a fruit processing facility in Swaziland. All operations are well-located close to sources of raw materials and end markets.
The Group also owns a dairy farm at Groot Drakenstein and pineapple plantations in Swaziland and its product range includes canned fruit, jam, vegetable and meat products, bottled salads, fruit juices and purees, fresh ready meals, pies, pastries, bakery and dairy products.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Annual leave
- Sick Leave
- Pension Fund
- Medical Aid
- Short Term Incentive
