Our client, a food manufacturer in the south of Northwest Province, is looking to employ a Financial Manager for their food production unit. The position reports to the General Manager of the Unit.

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree with Accounting and Auditing as majors.
• Strong management reporting background.
• Computer literacy (previous use of MS Office) and Accpac.
• Good analytical skills with a flair for numbers.
• Good accounting/costing knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Income Tax and VAT Acts.
• At least five years’ experience as a Financial Manager, preferably in the Food or FMCG industry.
• Clear criminal and credit records

Duties will include:
• Heading the Finance Function of Production Unit
• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of financial and operational controls.
• Overseeing day-to-day accounting of transactions, ensuring controls on policies and procedures are in place.
• Authorising the vendor payment advices, before being sent to Head Office for payment.
• Review/approve all journals before being posted into the Accounting System.
• Review of all general ledger/other reconciliations, and follow up on all the un-reconciled items.
• Assist with finance related queries.
• Liaison with the Statutory/Internal Auditors.
• Adherence to the timelines of reporting to Head Office.
• Adhering to the SA GAAP.
• Ensure that the company’s system of internal Controls (with emphasis on Cash, Stock and Debtors) are in operation at all times.
• Budget and forecast preparation and assistance thereof to other departments in the division.
• Ensure all statutory returns (VAT, excise Duty etc.) are prepared and submitted on time at predetermined intervals.
• Staff management and motivation to ensure all financial and administration requirements are met.
• Ongoing system development in line with changing business environment.
• As a senior member of the company’s management team, provide various inputs (financial and otherwise) in the decision making processes.
• Any other related jobs on need basis.

We are looking for an individual with good people skills, who encourages team work while providing strong leadership in the department. We are looking for a strong communicator who can liaise with all levels of management. You will need to have a high level of attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Salary is R360 000 per annum negotiable on experience and includes company benefits.

Please submit your CV via the Jobvine website. Please ensure that you comply with the minimum requirements for the position when applying.

Please ensure that on applying you provide:
Start and end dates for all previous employment
Reasons for leaving previous employment