Financial Manager - Polymer Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
A polymer manufacturing company requires the above to lead a financial team and to take full ownership for all financial accounting, financial management and financial reporting functions within the company.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related is essential for the role.
• Previous experience having worked within a Financial Manager role within a manufacturing industry is essential.
• A solid understanding of costing experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Previous management experience having managed a finance team is preferred for the role.
• The successful candidate must have accounting processing and financial reporting systems knowledge, exposure and experience.
• Previous experience working on Pastel Partner is preferred.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work on their own initiative and time management.
• Excellent analytical ability and interpersonal skills as well as strong data management skills.
• Must have extensive experience with regards to budgeting and cashflow management.

• Taking full ownership for all financial accounting, financial management and financial reporting functions within the company.
• Overseeing overall HR and payroll functions for the company.
• Producing financial reports, managing cashflow and developing strategies to achieve the long-term financial goals of the company.
• Establishing and overseeing budgeting preparation, management and monitoring processes.
• Preparing year end audit packs, liaising with auditors.
• Preparing management and board packs and attending senior management meetings.
• Performing financial analysis, reporting and management activities.
• Ensuring that the financial reports are prepared and delivered on time.
• Monitoring and managing all expenses within the allotted budget. Review annual budgets and recommend any changes if needed.
• Establishing key financial strategies to enhance business profitability.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements relating to financial control, financial management and accounting in accordance with IFRS and SARS.
• Ensuring appropriate external audit arrangements are in place and manage the process for financial and bee audits.
• Improving and implementing automated reporting systems to streamline financial reporting processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Overseeing all regulatory compliance, i.e. income TAX, VAT, CIPC, BEE, etc.
• Reviewing project performance and performing budget vs actual comparatives.