Posted on: 05 April 2023
ID 856288

Financial Accountant

The above vacancy exists at Trouw Nutrition South Africa and will report to the Finance Controller. The Financial Accountant is responsible for managing an effective and efficient operation of the financial reporting and accounting function. He/she is responsible for the financial administration of the entity, including the general ledger management and control, administrative organization and application management (financial systems and records), accounting, statistics, recalculations, project administration and overall reconciliations of all GL accounts. In addition provides the business management with accurate and reliable internal financial information and external financial statements regarding the performance and the valuation of the business for various stakeholders.

Trouw Nutrition South Africa is part of Nutreco (a SHV company), one of the major players in animal nutrition. Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced feed solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Job Description:

What are you going to do?

Accounting & reporting
  • Manages accounts payable, accounts receivable and the maintenance of the general ledger, including account reconciliations, and the production of various financial reports and statements (supporting the OpCo Controller in the preparation of financial statements, forecasts, and budgets), to provide accurate and timely financial information to management.
  • Prepares and/or reviews projections of accounting data to show effects of proposed changes on income and financial condition of the OpCo
  • Plays an active role in month-end closing and reporting activities,
  • Ensures VAT and taxation compliance,
  • Ensures timely and correct financial disclosures for internal and external reporting.
Management information and advice
  • Prepares business analyses and produces monthly management reports.
  • Responsible for PPV and production variance analyses, support stock count activities and implements corrective measures.
  • Identifies and flags significant operational / financial variances and investigates or determines reasons for variances.
  • Responsible for analyses of operating expenses (Opex) and ensures that appropriate costs allocations and bookings are made.
  • Responsible for EAAC calculations and supports pricing procedures,
  • Monitors the debtors, support accounts receivables team and responsible for calculation of provisions for doubtful debts.
  • Advises management about possible improvements in the business.
Management
  • Drafts working instructions for the staff in accordance with Nutrecos financial policies and procedures; where necessary, assists with daily activities.
  • Ensures financial controls are in place and always adhered to.
  • Assists the OpCo Controller and may cover tasks in his/her absence.
Governance
  • Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, the reporting & accounting strategy and with accounting standards, and applicable rules & regulations. Follows all IFRS and Dutch GAAP developments closely and implements new or revised accounting policies and procedures if necessary
  • Responsible for the overall control of the financial administration, monitors enforcement of guidelines and guidance of all administrative processes of the entity, to achieve full compliance with all relevant (financial) standards.
Projects
  • May participate in reporting and accounting matters of major projects, within corporate guidelines, to realize reporting and accounting objectives in these projects.
  • Responsible for CAPEX reporting and monitoring
Audits
  • Prepares (financial) audits, ensures all relevant financial information is available for internal and external Auditors,
  • Ensures completeness and accuracy of all general ledger reconciliations.
  • Follows-up and implements GIA and NBSF recommendations.
What We Offer

As a Nutreco company, our mission is Feeding the Future. In a world with limited natural resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a sustainable manner. Working for Nutreco means a fantastic position in an international working environment with plenty of development opportunities, also within the department.

What else is in it for you?
  • We will offer you a fulltime position
  • Your position is classified in a Nutreco Hay scale.
  • You will get competitive amount of annual leave days,
  • You will receive an attractive salary based on skills and experience - paid in 12/13 monthly payments
  • You will get a Performance based bonus
  • Responsibility for your own specialisms and development opportunities within the company.
What We Ask
  • Attention to details,
  • Interpretation and analytical skills
  • Timeliness, accuracy and reliability of all periodic and ad-hoc reporting and management information
  • Costing / Cash / debt / liquidity position
  • Level of compliance / non-conformities
What You Bring
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting
  • 4 6 years working experience
  • Manufacturing industry background
  • ERP System experience, Unite M3 would be advantage,
  • HFM / OneStream knowledge
  • In depth knowledge in General Accounting and Tax legislation
  • Technical knowledge in accounting, finance, and costing
  • IT Skills at advanced level: Ms Office and BI programs.
Nutreco, and its livestock business line Trouw Nutrition are equal opportunity employers; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creeds, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental status or any other status protected by applicable local law.

Want to be part of a bigger purpose? Find out how at careers.nutreco.com

Our organisation:

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
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