Minimum QualificationChartered Accountant CA (SA) or CIMAExperience10 Years accounting experience is required (post articles)Computer literacy on Oracle is essential Pharmaceutical / medical / FMCG industry is preferredExperience with import process and compliance relating theretoMust be conversant with Government Tender process to support the business Familiarity and some experience on Fx risk management Rand Vs USDGood working knowledge of BEE provisionsExposure to Oracle is preferredRegular budgeting, MIS, handling auditors, GAAP issues etc and routine mattersFamiliarity to needs for timely financial reporting for public companiesGood communication skillGood background, governance / code of ethics / internal control environmentDealing with various provinces for billing and collections of AR is an advantageOverseeing 5 x Finance StaffFinanceManagement assistance of all Finance Day to day working capital management and planning of payments based on funds availabilityManage transfer pricing issues for the subsidiary and associated customersCost due diligence of all quotations of Vendors / Suppliers Supporting sales managers with profitability calculations, product pricing, commission and marketing fees / Comarketing fees calculations in special sales dealsOverseeing all staff travel and accommodation requirementsMonitoring of all Debtors outstanding Verification and approving all creditors before making payment Monitor the stock levels and expiry dates and advising/assisting sales manager for liquidation as early as possible Verification of monthly VAT calculations for submitting for filing with SARS Submitting Monthly MIS reports to specific deadlinesSupporting Preparation of quarterly financial statements, send Head Office overseasPreparation all corporate budget for the subsidiary, verification of sales, marketing and regulatory budgetsMonitor and control of all the expenses against budgets and review the varianceLiaising with tax consultants W.R.T all monthly and yearly tax filings and with auditor for internal and Statutory audits etc.Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers etc. Company secretarial matters- preparation of Minutes, Resolutions other statutory filingsCoordinate with Head Office and other direct customers of Head Office with regard to outstanding and payment related issues Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company Third party contract manufacturing facility Bonded warehouse process BEE and BEE partner cash flow management and solutions Board meeting preparation and attendance where required CIPC Contracts and Legal Agreements CPA Tender and SEP CSD Payment review Head Office Payments reviewDaily monitoring of forex rates and data to be maintained Annual insurance increase reviews Any other financial / accounting issues which not mentioned aboveKnowledgeCustomer and Personal Service customer collections experience Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic cash flow planning Familiar with import process and compliance relating thereto Conversant with Government Tender process to support the business English Language - Knowledge of the professional grammar in drawing up financial reports and profitability calculations and findingsMathematics - Knowledge of detailed arithmetic Computers Microsoft office, advanced excel and Oracle (preferable) Tax knowledge: Income Tax, Vat, PAYESkills Excel Skills, analytical skills, profit and loss calculations for new markets Good communication skillAttributesStrong leadership skills, ability to work accurately and yet stick to tight reporting deadlines