Finance Mananger (FMCG)

SUMMARY:
Large food manufactuery, located in Cape Town requires a  Financial Manager to assist the Head of Finance with various accounting operations

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

Duties include:
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