Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Robertville – Johannesburg
Experience: 3-6yrs
Type: Full Time
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated key member of the Senior Management team to join our company. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will provide operational oversight and management of the finance and procurement team. You will be expected to plan, implement, manage and control all operational oversight of the Group, including but not limited to:
Internal controls: Develop, implement, and monitor internal control systems to safeguard the organisation's assets, such as asset registers managed and reconciled.Evaluate existing internal processes and recommend improvements for operational efficiency, focusing on procurement, financial and operational controls.Cash flow management and Planning: Plan and manage the cash flows of the organisation to ensure efficient and effective operations. Manage reputational risk by ensuring timely payment of creditors and expenses, and manage credit risk by ensuring debtors are collected within terms and all legal requirements are met.
Cost and efficiency management: Continuously review and analyse manufacturing costing and production efficiency to improve profitability. Collaborate with the production department to enhance manufacturing processes and assess causes and impacts of downtime.
Financial function: Oversee the finance function, including budgets, management accounts, and financial statements. Monitor the financial performance of the organization and provide insights on variances from the budget.
Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive group and company financial and operational reports to the CEO, board, and executive committee, providing clear insights into the group and individual business performance.
ATTRIBUTESStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with large, culturally diverse teams at all levels.Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.Mentoring and coaching ability.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organisational, multi-tasking, and time management skills with the ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's and/or honours degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.Familiarity with financial and operational controls, particularly in procurement, asset management, and stock control.Proven experience in managing cash flow models, forecasting, and financial budgeting.Familiarity with costing, budgeting, and variance analysis in a manufacturing environment.GENERALWill be required to travel to various branches and subsidiaries across the country.
If you meet the criteria and wish to apply, please email your updated CV to ****** by 31 October 2024. Please note, shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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