Job DescriptionYou'll lead a small team that seeks to provide a high level of service to fellow colleagues, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders, ensuring that all statutory obligations are met.You will ensure that clear accountabilities for the management of manufacturing fixed costs are in place across the business and that there is regular reporting, support and challenge in regard to the optimisation of these costs relative to the required provision of goods and services.Some of your key responsibilities:You'll ensure the provision, to Scott Bader South Africa Finance entities monthly financial results (P & L, Balance Sheet, capital monitoring, working capital performance & cashflow).You will provide the group finance teams with key and relevant financial performance information to allow meaningful assessment and challenge of the company performance.You'll support the financial controller with the implementation of improved accounting processes.You will ensure the daily/weekly/monthly accounting systems operate effectively and efficiently.You'll be our go to expert on relevant accounting developments around costing and variance reporting and ensure that key business stakeholders are kept informed of all key changes and their application within the countries of responsibility.What do I need to be successful in this role?You hold a recognised formal accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA.You'll have previous experience within a financial accounting department, ideally within a manufacturing environment.You have local experience of leading a financial team.You've working knowledge of ERP systems and can utilise other software such as excel in the creation of financial reports.You are an accuracy-first individual with a keen eye for detail.What's in it for me?A competitive salary alongside being included in our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus schemes reinforce the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.Membership of the non-contributory Scott Bader Provident Fund after 3 months (the company contributes 12% to your retirement and 3 % to all other insurances e.g., death, funeral cover, education, disability and dread disease).Private medical insurance subsidised by the company, alongside free membership to our employee assistance programme.20 days annual leave entitlement plus Public Holidays - We also offer the opportunity to sell three of these days back to the company should you find you are unable to take your full quota. In addition, we offer Service Leave in your 5th year of employment and Long Service Leave after 10 years of employment - both can be sold back to the company if you choose not to take this as leave.We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of R20 000 in any one year.Who are Scott Bader?Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited - in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.Diversity & InclusionOur aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.
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