Summer Student, Finance - Brampton, Canada - Sofina Foods Inc

Sofina Foods Inc

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets.

We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products in Canada and Europe.

Our family of brands include:

Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam in Canada; and Youngs, Greenland and Karro's in UK.

We are also the exclusive Canadian distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare, Lavazza products and Kicking Horse Coffee in Canada.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Trade Spend, the Summer Student 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 setup in the ERP system.
Review and assess accuracy of amounts owing and prepare supporting documentation to support signoff of customer payments/deductions.
Contact customers to resolve issues related to inappropriate deductions and obtain repayment of overdeductions.
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:

Bachelors in Finance / Accounting or currently enrolled in College/University program in a related filed
Selfstarter with good analytical skills.
Any working experience of accounting for trade spend and rebate programs is an asset.
Strong MS Excel and accounting experience with journal entries and account reconciliations.
Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discretionary manner.
Strong organization, time management, communication and problemsolving skills.

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.