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Trade Spend Analyst

Sofina Foods24 days ago
Brampton, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, Trade Spend, the Analyst is accountable for ensuring the accurate processing of customer rebate claims. They must ensure that rebate claims are accurately deducted by verifying sales volume information to internal sales data and rates of deductions to contracts/agreements in place. They must also ensure that rebate plans are set-up correctly in the ERP system and that the general ledger information accurately reflects amounts owing to customers and amounts paid/deducted.

Key Accountabilities

  • Work with Sales department and Business Performance area to ensure new rebate plans are accurately set-up in the ERP system.
  • Review and assess accuracy of amounts owing and prepare supporting documentation to support sign-off of customer payments/deductions.
  • Contact customers to resolve issues related to inappropriate deductions and obtain repayment of over-deductions.
  • Analyze & reconcile General Ledger accounts and ensure that liabilities are appropriately represented on the balance sheet and voice concerns or issues to appropriate department as required.
  • Ad hoc internal reporting to Finance and Sales on specific rebate plan activity.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting including working experience of accounting for trade spend and rebate programs
  • University degree in accounting/finance
  • Strong organization, time management, communication, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discretionary manner
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting experience with journal entries and account reconciliations

#SMARK Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

About Sofina Foods

Food and Beverage Manufacturing
5001-10,000

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.