Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Well established food manufacturing company, located in Cape Town a Financial Manager to assist the Head of Finance with various accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. To enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/SAIPA/CIMA or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge related to Accounting and Enterprise Systems, Taxation legislation, etc
• Minimum of 7-10 years relevant experience within a similar role.
• Knowledge of Syspro will be advantageous
• Experience within the FMCG environment would be advantageous
• High level of Computer literacy, especially Excel and ERP systems

• Assist in overseeing the operations of the accounting department, including the design of a supporting structure adequate for recording and processing day-to-day transactions to achieve the department’s goals and objectives
• Provide leadership and mentoring to all staff in the finance department ensuring they are adequately skilled and trained to achieve success in their respective roles
• Manage and ensure that all production processes and procedures are followed to ensure that the production goals are met
• Develop and drive continuous improvement
• Assist in the management of various financial accounting functions, including inventory, debtors, creditors, VAT, fixed assets, general ledger, company taxation, cash flow, forex and insurance
• Review and submission of weekly and monthly results to holding company
• Review and submission of monthly management accounts to holding company
• Preparation on quarterly board packs
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
• Facilitating the half-year and year-end audit process (June and December)
• Liaison with external and internal auditors
• Governance and Compliance including improving internal controls
• Performance management of Finance staff, including setting of KPI’s
• Manage finance related systems and internal controls
• Assist with the management of Net working capital and forex exposure
• Provisional and income tax computation
• Ensure tax and legal Compliance
• Assist with ad hoc projects