Job Description

1. Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accounting standards.
• Manage financial audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Analyse financial trends and make recommendations for improvement.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Monitor performance against budgets and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and explain discrepancies.

3. Cash Flow and Risk Management

• Oversee cash flow management to ensure the company's liquidity needs are met.
• Identify potential financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Manage investments, financing activities and debt management.

4. Financial Strategy

• Contribute to the development of the company's long term financial strategies.
• Analyse financial performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth.
• Support decision making with financial data and analysis for new business ventures or product launches.

5. Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals.
• Develop team skills and improve processes to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure the team meets key performance indicators (KPIs) and department goals.

6. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Stay updated on changes to financial regulations, tax laws and accounting standards.

7. Collaboration with other departments

• Work closely with different departments to understand financial implications of their decisions.
• Provide financial analysis and advice to support business initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• +5 years FMCG experience
• 2 years of experience in financial management, accounting or related areas.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting tools, and Syspro.
• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Financial Software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Skills & Attributes:

• Leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner

Skills Required