MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management
Manage all accounting operations from transactional level to reporting based on accounting principles
Ensure that the monthly management accounts are prepared and analysed within deadlines
Develop periodic reports for management according to reports set
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting and submissions
Support and conduct month-end and year-end close process
Collect, analyse and summarize account information
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Manage and comply with local, regulatory, and government reporting requirements and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal
controls
Manage and coordinate accounting staff and assess their performance
Ensure appropriate external audit arrangements are in place and ready for audit as well as manage the
audit process
Run the Financial Year end Audit and liaise with the Auditors
Ensure that all balance sheet reconciliations are produced on an accurate and timely basis to include bank
reconciliations, debtors, creditors and inter-company account
Funds Management
Forecast and manage cash flow positions, related borrowing needs
Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational requirements
Negotiate and obtain finance from banks and financial institutions, including facilities and funding
Maintain banking and financial institutions relationships
Risk Management
Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to mitigate risks while
maximising returns
Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Budgeting
Coordinate, direct and complete the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts
Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances
Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction
Financial Analysis
Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company
Interpret and analyse the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement
activities
Review company bottlenecks and problem areas with recommendations of changes to improve the overall
level of company throughput
Compile key business metrics and report on them to management
Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management
Oversee the extension of credit to customers
Recommend changes to the corporate credit policy
Desired Experience & QualificationREQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:
Matric/Grade 12
Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related fields, MBA preferred
SA citizenship or SA permanent residency essential
Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial role, preferably in the same industry
Sound knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements and accounting principles
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft packages
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrated alignment with company values and purpose
Excellent leadership and communication (English) skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate on all
levels of the organisation
Strategic thinker with a track record of driving financial results and implementing innovative solutions
Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills
Customer service orientation
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Deadline driven
Creative problem-solving and results-driven mindset
Able to formulate plans and action them
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCE:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Persuasion Skills / Abilities Persuading others to change their behaviour
Critical thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking the time to understand the
points being made
Judgment and decision making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose
the most appropriate one
Negotiation and conflict management skills Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Fluency of ideas The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic
Problem solving The process of working through details of a problem to reach a solution
Experience of working at a senior level, with good communication skills at both external parties and
business audiences
Experience of working in an FMCG environment and liaising with all levels of employees and stakeholders
Good communication skills with both external parties and business audiences
Employee management and departmental performance management skills
Package & Remuneration
Market Related
Provident
Medical Aid
Annual Incentives
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