Profit & Rebate Analyst

4 months ago

Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

We're a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

**JOB PURPOSE**

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

**EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED**

**Essential**:

- Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience within a similar role
- Experience in analysis, process and report validation

**Preferred**:

- Experience within a retail, finance or planning environment

**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

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**

**Essential**:

- Degree or Diploma in Finance / Accounting

**Preferred**:

- Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Accounting

**JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE**

**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

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