SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (FMCG | Manufacturing) - Epping, Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Our Client, a Global FMCG Manufacturing concern is in search of a highly innovative, driven, numeric

POSITION INFO:

SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (FMCG | Manufacturing) – Epping, Cape Town

R650 – R720 000 Per Annum Negotiable on Qualification and Years of relevant experience

Our Client, a Global FMCG Manufacturing concern is in search of a highly innovative, driven, numerically inclined and deadline driven Finance professional to join their dynamic Finance team.

This role will report into the Finance Manager.

Main Purpose of the Role:

You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the day-to-day financial operations within the company. You will also efficiently and effectively lead the financial team.

Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

• Degree in Accounting and/ or similar Financial Degree or Diploma
• Postgraduate Degree or Honours would be highly advantageous!
• 3-5 Years experience as an Accountant within the Finance Department with a minimum of 1 year’s leadership of a small finance team gained
• Experience gained within the FMCG / Manufacturing / Engineering / Technical / Retail related working industry is highly advantageous
• Proven experience with Budgetary Management
• Solid experience and expertise in Financial Procedures, Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Knowledge use of Syspro highly advantageous
• Strong and proven MS Excel skills is essential with proficiency in the full MS Office suite as well as proven accounting systems
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport preferred

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching and Training:

• Coach non‐financial managers on interpreting and communicating financial data.

Analysis, Reports and Evaluation:

• Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting reports and obtain input and commentary on performance, progress and reasons for variances where relevant.
• Ensure that reconciliations and controls are performed and signed off timeously.
• Identify and report financial irregularities and potential problems to the Senior Financial Manager.
• Prepare periodic financial statements including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and obtain input and comment on the performance, progress and reasons for variances.

Control Management:

• Year-End Audit preparation and Auditors Assistance
• Prepare monthly income statement per branch as per requirements.
• Develop and provide reports for all departments linked to Syspro, i.e. sales report, purpose report.
• Prepare and distribute all reports required on time
• Maintain an orderly, updated accounting filing system for all documents.

Planning, Budgets and Strategy:

• Assist Heads of Departments with the preparation and review of annual budgets as well as financial reports
• Assist with the preparation, consolidation and review of strategy, plans and budgets for the division and each branch (Operational and Capex)
• Contribute to short-, medium- and long-term business planning.
• Research financial information for audit purposes and financial reporting
• Process and reconcile all bank and cash transactions

Risk and Compliance:

• Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations, allergen control, housekeeping and pest control
• Participate in personal hygiene checks

To apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Lameez Herborn: