FINANCIAL MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Our client, a trusted fresh-produce handler forms the link between farmers and retailers in Southern Africa. Their Alberton branch is looking for strong accounting professional to lead and manage their finance team.

POSITION INFO:

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• BCompt. Degree or similar

• Completed articles will be beneficial

• 3 years’ experience on Management position

• Computer literate, especially Microsoft Excel

• Excellent understanding and knowledge of business processes and systems

• Cost accounting & standard cost principles essential

• Strong administration & coordination skills

• Proficiency in financial Dynamics 365 Business Central is advantageous

CHARACTERISTICS

• High attention to detail

• Able to work accurately with high volumes of work

• Be able to build strong relationships internally, and externally

• Resilient and able to work under pressure

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional analytical and data acumen

• Strong management and leadership skills

• Self-disciplined– must be able to work without supervision while meeting the set targets

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage finance team to achieve required outcomes

• Manage all accounting transactions

• Provide financial insights and guidance to senior management team

• Ensure accurate analysis and reporting on costing models and packhouse efficiency

• Compile and manage annual budgets

• Prepare monthly management accounts and related reports

• Handle monthly and year-end closings

• Manage company cashflow

• Oversee onboarding of new customers and vendors

• Review bank reconciliations

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT return

• Ensure effective internal controls are in place and maintained

• Manage inventory master data

• Oversee monthly stock take for raw material and packaging material

• Any other relevant accounting functions as required

• Prepare audit file and assist auditors during the audit

To apply, send CV to with the reference FMFRU