Work effectively with other business units and functions to implement processes and tools. - Agile at making things happen through strong relationships and networks both internally and externally. - Must be self-starter, resourceful and flexible as changes arise. - Expert and persuasive communicator, both in writing and verbally. - Able to influence and impact across all levels. - Manage budget and resource plan to enable achievement of objectives. - Brief, supervise and work closely with suppliers and service providers. - Knowledge of SAP IT system will be advantageous
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Directly responsible for the preparation, evaluation and submission of accurate financial reports to key stakeholders inside the business and outside (Board and Shareholder). - Ensuring that all accounting transactions are in line with the principles of IFRS - Completion and review of Sales Variance Analysis on a weekly basis. - Review of Credit Notes, monthly trend analysis and obtaining explanations - Management of the monthly accruals and provisions review - Preparation and review of monthly Sales and Opex journals - Managing the Management Accounts of the company and analysing all lines against Budget/ FC etc. - Financial review and analysis of P&L of all product groups - Perform gross profit analysis and report on the key drivers impacting performance - Quarterly forecasting: facilitate process; in-depth review of all Income Statement items; able to report on all variances; perform detailed analysis; timeously respond to queries - In-depth review and analysis of expenditure - Monthly review of expense to turnover ratio’s - Approval and signing off of expense invoices within a specified monetary range. Releasing all payment batches. - Booking all FEC deals with the bank for all shipments and for month end import payments within delegations of authority. - Reviewing all local and foreign creditors’ recons and authorizing for payment. - Authorizing all BOP forms for foreign payments. - Reviewing the Sales and debtors recons. - Reviewing all Cashbook recons (Current account, and three CFC Accounts). - Authorizing all journals, and credit notes. - Review COD accounts and follow up on invoicing and stock. - Authorizing all new assets purchased as per approved CAPEX budget. - Keep a accurate fixed assets register. - Manage all SARS VAT and tax related matters appropriately. - Deliver day to day financial support and training to the business; respond to ad-hoc queries; perform ROI analysis. - Assisting the company executives with project related matters and other ad-hoc requests. - Manage working capital and credit to ensure the company has enough to pay bills at all times. - Make receivables management a key role for your finance department. - Administration and documentation of all salaries, bonuses and deductions received by employees, contact workers and learnerships. - Identifying risks and opportunities which impact the business - Lead the internal audit and external audit processes for the company and submit all documents on time. - Management of a team and providing appropriate guidance and coaching to help their development. - Responsible for consistent achievement of quality, accuracy and on time delivery of financial information.
Qualifications / experience:
- Degree in accounting or related fields - Certificate in Management Development Program - Certificate in PFMA - Certificate in PPPFA - Certificate in Corporate Governance - Advanced Word and Excel - Min 10 Years accounting experience