JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: The overall aim is to prepare, develops and analyses financial information to allow the operating group to make well-informed decisions to ensure future stability, profitability and growth. Establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems which are integral to the function of the operating group. Provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, planning and budgeting efforts.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):
• To provide leadership and direction to the staff and ensure efficient use of human resources
• To analyse business performance, advising on how to pre-empt problems and adapt to changing circumstances and developments.
• To improve value in all areas of the business by managing and reducing operational and production costs and implementing the most effective strategies
• To implement continuous financial, audit and control systems in order to monitor business performance
• To prepare and present for the approval of the annual budget and all financial plans that may be required from time to time.
• To monitor and control inventory within the OG and to ensure appropriate valuation
• To ensure that the Management Accounting Function is managed according to applicable legislation, GAAP and IFRS.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Relevant Degree: Accounting/ Cost Management Accounting/ B Com Accounting or similar qualification

EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of ten years related work experience at a senior level in a large company, preferably within either the steel or construction industry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Previous experience in a management accountant role, working with numbers and mathematical concepts
• Strong technical and accounting skills
• Has previous exposure to tools and techniques for management accounting and reporting
• Proven experience working with SAP especially within COPA and other financial software
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with people at different levels
• Good understanding, utilisation of financial, marketplace, consumer and economic information
• Skilled in managing the flow of transactions in an integrated accounting function
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Has the ability to work to deadlines and adapt a flexible approach to meet business needs
• Advanced computer skills using the MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Building and maintaining effective relationships and networks
• Drive business results with excellence
• Making effective decisions and taking calculated risks
• Model principles and values
• Set up and develop strategy

CLOSING DATE: 29 October 2014