Plant Financial Manager (Kempton Park)

Minimum requirements for the role:Must have minimum a BCom degree in AccountingCompleted Articles will be a distinct advantageMUST have minimum 5 years' FMCG manufacturing experience (non-negotiable)Must possess practical understanding of cost accounting and inventory control in a manufacturing settingExperience in handling retailers concerning their rebates and claims is essentialMust have advanced computer literacy (MS Office & SAP) and working knowledge of IFRSPrevious exposure to all financial management techniques and principles will be requiredMust have good communication and reporting skillsThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Managing margins, distribution costs, and all operational expenses by comparing them against the budget and taking corrective actions for any deviations.Coordinating inventory management with various stakeholders.Ensuring precise and timely reporting of financial results to management and shareholders on a weekly and monthly basis.Maintaining and updating the assets register, optimizing and safeguarding the utilization of company assets and their allocation.Reviewing Capex applications and supporting administration for timely project completion.Analyzing production and yield (including price, volume, mix) and conducting production and product cost analyses.Obtaining and reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, promptly clearing all reconciling items.Managing employee key performance areas, identifying training needs, and ensuring fair disciplinary action for deviations.Implementing and upholding the company's financial risk policies and reporting on related issues.Assisting with miscellaneous tasks such as benchmarking, adopting best practices, and providing recommendations as requested by the General Manager or Board of Directors.Overseeing all external and internal audits and reviewing and commenting on audit reports.Driving initiatives to enhance the current B-BBEE scorecard.Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates
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