Job Description

Our client in the Food and Beverage industry is currently looking for a Senior Financial Manager, in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town.Responsibilities:

• Analysis, Evaluation and Group Reporting:
• Identify and report financial irregularities and ensure potential problems are reported to the Finance Executive.
• Maintain an up-to-date general ledger.
• Prepare and sign off periodic financial statements including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and obtain input and commentary on performance, progress and reasons for variances.
• Prepare and distribute all reports required from Libstar on time.
• Risk and Compliance:
• Adhere to all SOP's, policies, and procedures.
• Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal control.
• Keep to and meet all deadlines or due dates.
• Ensure that an orderly accounting filing system for all documents is maintained and updated
• Perform investigations regarding effectiveness and/or efficiencies within the Accounts department and branches and formulate proposals for improvement.
• Review the management and implementation of the costing and pricing and ensure Customer/Supplier Contracts and ensure efficiency.
• Ensure the finance department runs efficiently and as planned.
• Maintain a project list that is delegated and on track to meet their deadlines.
• Compare Project Feasibility to Actual Outcome to identify short comings and achievements.
• Responsible for financial compliance with SARS and their respective requirements.
• Manage the audit process, ensuring sound financial practice at all times.
• Identify and research financial information for audit purposes and financial reporting.
• Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Chief Financial Officer/Final/December 2019.
• Strategy Formulation/Financial Management:
• Assist with the development of Company Policy and developing Company Financial Strategic Plans.
• Provide input to key strategic decisions and formulation of business strategies and input to improve business performance.
• Responsible for providing leadership, direction, and management of the finance team/s.
• Implement and maintain the processes for financial forecasting and budgets and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting within the Company.
• Ensure effective communication with the Board Members on the financial forecasts and operating revenue.
• Advise on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions.
• Provide assistance and advice to departments and staff regarding general budgeting and financial reporting needs, including business plans, costing, and pricing proposals, etc.
• Manage and assist with the preparation, consolidation, and review of strategy, plans and budgets for the division and each branch (Operational and Capex)
• Education and Training:
• Assist with the training within the company in relation to financial responsibilities, both on-the-job and through participation in workshops and discussion groups.
• Coach non-financial managers on interpreting and communicating financial data.
• People Management:
• Manage the Financial team/s ensuring fair allocation of workload.
• Manage the delivery of operational activities of staff.
• Provide input and feedback from performance reviews and assist in improving staff's performance.
• Schedule staff leave and maintain staff records.
• Supervise, teach, and motivate the team.
• Take responsibility for staff work, induction, and on-job training.
• Risk and Compliance:
• Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Food Safety and Hygiene.
• Cultural Fit:
• Live the brand by living our core values.
• Always striving to do your best.

• BCom Degree Preferred.
• Postgraduate Degree.
• CA(SA)
• 8 - 10 years experience as a Financial Manager.
• FMCG industry experience.
• Syspro Exposure.
• BI Business Intelligence.
• Behavioural and Functional Competencies:
• Initiative.
• Leadership.
• Adaptability.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Communication Written/Verbal.
• Influence.
• Planning and Organising.
• Change Management.
• Innovation.
• Decision Making.
• Integrity.
• Results Oriented.
• Analytical.
• Negotiation.
• Coping with Stress.
• Assertiveness.
• Resource Allocation.
• Report Writing Skills.
• Strategic Planning.
• Talent Management.
• Contract Management.
• Knowledge of Procurement.
• Policies and Skills.
• Accounting Practices.
• Financial Management.
• Business Acumen.
• Knowledge of Expertise.

• R94 316 - R100 000 per month.

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