Compliance Analyst (Finance)

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Compliance Analyst will be supporting the Compliance Lead in South Africa, in this role, you are responsible for ensuring that Kerry is conducting its business in full compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to the food industry, as well as professional standards, accepted business practices and internal controls.

Contract type - 9 Months Fixed Term

Work Location: Hillcrest - Durban

Reporting to: Compliance Lead

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of financial forecasts for the statutory entity
• Preparation of monthly management accounts for a site in South Africa
• Review of year-end financial statements for the South Africa legal entity
• Annual update of the Kerry Control Reporting System (KCRS) where internal controls are documented and reported on.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for a site in South Africa
• Review and analysis of leases (IFRS 16 impact)
• Annual update of insurance questionnaire for insurance risk requirements
• Provide hands-on support with the annual external audit
• Assist with ad hoc tasks
• Assist with ongoing projects

Support the Compliance Lead where required with regards to:

• Kerry transfer pricing requirements
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activities
• Taxation and Custom Duties Requirements which include:
  • Income Tax and VAT Computations§
  • Deferred Tax Models§
  • SARs fling requirements and payments for income tax and VAT§
  • Adherence to custom duties requirements for import and export transactions
• Company Secretarial Duties
• Funding Requirements for working capital and CAPEX projects
• Review of cost centre reports

Qualifications and skills

• Newly qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, MIA, CA)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• SAP knowledge preferable
• P&L Management
• Astute business and commercial acumen
• Experience in the improvement and standardization of processes
• Knowledge of South African local statutory requirements would be beneficial – audit, direct and indirect tax

Competencies

• Relationship builder (internally and with customers) with excellent communications skills
• Likes autonomy and is pro-active
• Results driven
• Team player (recognizes successes)
• Decisive (takes tough decisions on priorities)
• Challenges status quo
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial mangers
• Solution orientated management style

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.