Pricing And Rebate Controller (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Pricing And Rebate Controller (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) within our Group Services operating unit in Westville.

The purpose of role:

• Process and coordinate customer rebate information, including provisions, payments, reconciliations, and variances.
• Execute trade agreement terms and conditions for all customers.
• Manage claims capturing and deal management processes.
• Support commercial reporting to provide insights and assist in decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities

Rebates Coordination:

• Design calculation files.
• Update and balance provision tables.
• Ensure adherence to rebates policy and procedures and manage rebate payment schedules.
• Liaise with customers, logistics, and Customer teams on rebate issues.
• Reconcile provisions and payments and provide information to auditors.

Claims Management:

• Review and audit various claim types (rebates, customer spend, pricing).
• Maintain accurate claims tracking records.
• Resolve claims timely and reconcile them.
• Liaise with the sales team to monitor and communicate claim statuses.

Standard Reporting:

• Generate internal management reports with commentary.
• Interact with line managers on financial outcomes and trends.
• Provide sales performance reports to auditors.
• Support the Customer and Commercial team.

Advertising Spend Tracking and Payment Coordination:

• Track customer spend against the budgets.
• Ensure accurate General ledger analysis and prompt payment processing.
• Confirm invoices have not been previously paid or deducted.

Deal Management:

• Verify accurate deal capturing in SAP/Syspro by releasing the deals.
• Maintain accurate deal templates and product code lists.
• Update catch-all deals and resolve disputes with Vector/Debtors and the Customer team.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Information and Data Management:

• Ensure accurate data capture for reliable reporting and decision-making.
• Share relevant data with management teams.

Administration:

• Oversee record filing and safeguarding.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets as needed.
• Ensure data backup on Syspro/SAP.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Degree in Accounting /Finance based tertiary qualification
• Advance MS Excel experience
• 1 -2 years’ experience relevant experience in preparing recons and processing rebates
• Demonstrated understanding of rebate business process and practice
• Cashflow forecast
• Age- Analysis- Monitoring of financial health of Rebate Accounts