Job Description

My Client, a global Market leader in the FMCG space, is seeking a Operational Finance Manager to be part of their multiverse culture.

As the Operational Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for procurement, compliance, supply chain management and IT entities, leading a team of professionals to great lengths.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The end-to-end financial function for several different legal entities in order to ensure that reports and submissions are accurate and timely and financial assets are appropriately controlled.
• The function would be responsible for at least the following: Statutory, management and regulatory reporting, monthly reconciliations and control, accounting and taxation, process development and refinement.
• Assist in refining and maintaining internal financial controls and reporting frameworks. To this end, visits to South African branches maybe required.
• Provide insight and analysis of financial information on a monthly basis.
• Ensure the finance team consistently discharge all their duties and ensure excellent communication between the Finance department and other users of information.
• Assist the Creditors department and ensure all payments to suppliers are timeous and are properly supported and valid.
• Assist in drafting the annual budget of the organization.
• Accountable for full ledger function of the entities including foreign entity and conversion of foreign entity to local currency.
• Ensure Salary and Bonus payments are paid correctly.
• Roll out of Projects as and when required.

Key Educational Requirements, Experience and Qualifications:

• A Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Minimum 3 years post articles experience in a finance position.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance, relating to risk management, financial reporting, auditing, controls, and compliance.
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements, e.g. VAT, imports, and exports.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office.
• The desired skills and competencies required for this position amongst others would be:
• Ability to direct and manage a team;
• Technical accounting skills, ability to manipulate large amounts of data;
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Results oriented.
• Sound business acumen.
• Ability to adapt to fast changing environments.
• Proven track record in improved operational efficiencies and financial models.
• Extensive experience in the implementation of systems and processes.

For more information please contact:

Bhaviksha Manilall

Network Recruitment