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RCL Foods is one of South Africa’s largest consumer goods and milling companies, producing a wide range of branded and private-label food products. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal. The company uses its subsidiary, Vector Logistics, to distribute both its own products and those of other food manufacturers across Southern Africa.
RCL FOODS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager : IFRS , Projects and Accounts Payable to join our Sugar Business Unit based in Malelane.
- The successful incumbent will support internal and external audits, regulatory submissions (including Stats SA), budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, providing technical input and ensuring audit findings are resolved and ensure strong governance, compliance, ethical conduct, and adherence to internal controls, while supporting the Finance and Commercial Executive with ad-hoc analysis, projects, and self-driven professional development
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified CA (SA) with experience in Financial Management, Creditor control and technical IFRS.
- In depth knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting principles and practices.
- At least 2 years’ experience in Supervisory or Management level.
- Proven experience in a SAP environment.
- Advanced excel skills.
- Take ownership and accountability for self and demonstrate effective management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.
- To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.
- In-office position based in Malalane.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide expert IFRS technical support across the business, including interpretation and implementation of new standards, review of complex transactions and legal agreements, preparation and review of IFRS statutory financial statements, and oversight of going concern, impairment, fair value, and IFRS 16 lease accounting.
- Lead and manage the Accounts Payable and Creditors function end-to-end, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing, effective reconciliations, supplier query resolution, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvement.
- Act as SAP Super-User for the Source-to-Pay cycle, ensuring data integrity, system governance, and effective use of finance systems, including WeExpense and lease management platforms.
- Manage, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team, driving high performance, accountability, productivity, and adherence to quality standards.
- Lead and deliver financial, commercial, and system-related projects across the Sugar business, including process optimisation and strategic initiatives.
- Perform treasury-related activities, including daily and monthly cash flow forecasting, and support broader financial management requirements.
