South African citizen, currently residing in Kariega/ Gqeberha
Minimum 3-year tertiary education in the Finance field with at least 5 years experience in a Management Accountant role in a manufacturing industry and producing monthly management reports
Experience working on financial accounting software (preferably MAPICS or SAP or similar)
Value transparency honesty and highly conscientious
Strong understanding of P and L and balance sheet including accruals, prepayments, accrued income and deferred income
Strong Excel skills (financial accounting functions), SOX, HFM and Power BI are a plus
Ability to communicate in English
Problem-solving skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategy: the ability to think and act strategically
Lead and act consistent with the company's strategy and values
Able to demonstrate strategic problem-solving, good decision-making and sound judgement
Demonstrate sound business and technical acumen
Show a high degree of intellectual rigour during problem-solving
Talent: the ability to build and develop talent
Demonstrate ability to develop self and others
Show evidence of continuous learning
Demonstrate performance leadership
Approach: the ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem-solving
Able to build trust and engage others
Can build or contribute to an inclusive team environment
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communications
Exhibit a strong professional presence
Results: the ability to achieve planned results
Demonstrate a strong customer focus through planning and actions
Act with initiative and urgency
Show the ability to be a change leader with adaptability and continuous improvement
Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for results
Demonstrates the ability to leverage all available resources to achieve results
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions and reporting
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
Analyse variances and provide timely reports to stakeholders
Prepare and publish monthly financial statements promptly
Manage product costing and product profitability reporting
Manage plant productivity initiatives from a controlling aspect
Implement and maintain robust internal controls
Participate in month-end closing and reporting
Financial management of capital projects
Provide financial support to other departments to assist in goal achievement
Audit support: assist in internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations and analysis as required, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and regulatory standards
Carry out other assignments and projects as directed by the Financial Controller