Profit & Rebate Analyst

at  Ackermans

The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance Manager and will be part of a structured Finance team.
We’re a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Problem solving
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented and organized in work
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills with customer and supplier focus
• Think critically and work to improve efficiency
• Flexible and enthusiastic
• The ability to:
• Meet assigned deadlines
• Work independently as well as within a team
• Reconcile problematic accounts

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Supplier rebates
• Knowledge of financial systems and processes within retail
• Knowledge of implementing and improving finance processes
• An understanding of FMCG supplier agreements
• Knowledge of and understanding the relationship between sales, volume, gross profit and rebates

This role is responsible for:

Rebates

• Accurate and timely processing
• Monitoring and reporting of supplier rebates, other promotions and related projects
• Analysis of product line profitability and provide advice on different rebate/gross margin structures to optimize value for our customer and the business

Royalties

• Calculating and administering royalty payments to applicable trade suppliers
• Timely and accurate reporting of royalties to licensors
• Ensuring that all license agreements are properly updated and maintained
• Facilitating licensee audits

Business partnering

• Compiling monthly financial reports for Support Centre expenses relating to Buying & Planning
• Managing the invoice processing and associated reconciliations relating to buying agents
• Co-ordinating the resolution of product recalls through cross functional engagement