Senior Financial Manager (EXCO) - Agriculture - Namibia

SUMMARY:
A leading agricultural group requires the above to oversee and strategically manage the company’s finances and operations being 2IC to the CEO of the company.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must be a Namibian citizen or must have Namibian Permanent residency.
• A Chartered Accountant or CIMA or BCom Hons in Financial Accounting or related qualification is essential for the role.
• Previous experience having worked in a senior financial management role is essential.
• Previous experience of operating at an executive management level is preferred.
• Previous operational financial management experience having worked within the plastics or related manufacturing industry with a strong focus on strategic management is essential.
• Previous experience having worked within the agricultural and or related industries is preferred but not essential.
• Previous exposure to risk management experience is essential.
• Must be able to handle pressure, take ownership and accountability and drive good commercial outcomes with the managing executive.
• Previous experience having dealt with forex / foreign currency is essential for the role.
• Experience dealing with model valuation and investors is preferred for the role.
• Must have a good business acumen and a general knowledge of business outside of the finance sphere.

• Overseeing and strategically managing the company’s finances and operations of the business.
• Overseeing the financial strategic planning of the company by evaluating its performance and potential risks.
• Performing regular financial analysis.
• Overseeing and managing forex and foreign currency for the company as well as handling model valuations and investors in the business.
• Developing budgets that meet the requirements of the company’s departments.
• Establishing targets and managing all accounting and finance employees including management accountants and internal auditors.
• Supervising all audit and internal control processes.
• Preparing detailed reports on the company’s financial performance.
• Guaranteeing compliance with financial laws and guidelines.
• Recognising patterns in company spending, and revenue, and recommending solutions to any problem areas.
• Reviewing financial costing models.
• Managing and driving the supply chain and operations of the business.