Chief Investment Officer

FMCG / Pharma concern has an opportunity for a SAIPA or CIMA OR BCom Accounting candidate to take on the role of a Financial Controller / Senior Accountant. Experience in dealing with multiple entities and knowledge of stock / inventory highly advantageous. SAIPA articles / registration highly advantageous. Min. B.Com Finance degree and 2 to 3 years post article experience is highly advantageous!

Fluency in English and Afrikaans due to the business' clients.

POSITION INFO : Objective :

• Ensure compliance of all regulatory requirements
• Supervising and coordinating the financial activities
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
• Regulation and administration of all existing and future projects
• Developing financial management controls to minimize financial risks
• Managing costing of stock
• Managing budgets and forecasts
• Consult with external auditors
• Treasury function

Duties include : Reporting

• Balance of daily Sales numbers
• Preparation of month end results, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Preparation of internal reporting pack
• Preparation / Review of Monthly Management Reporting requirements
• Preparation of monthly Variance analysis and commentary
• Preparation of forecasts and budgets

Reconciliations

• Review balance sheet reconciliations monthly and ensure that these are complete and accurate, and prepared timeously
• Review of accounts payable reconciliations monthly
• Review of accounts receivable reconciliations monthly
• Review of payroll reconciliations monthly

Tax, Statutory and Audit

• Ensure that all monthly tax and statutory deadlines are adhered to
• Prepare monthly tax computation
• Prepare tax computation and submit tax return annually
• Address company tax and statutory matters as required
• Safe custody and control of assets, financial records, loan collateral, and securities
• Coordinate and manage Internal and External audit process.
• Insurance Management

Working Capital Management

• Review of cash position daily and manage working capital requirements
• Review and release of all cashbook and accounts payable payments
• Review and submission of Weekly Cashflow reporting
• Management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable age analyses
• Fixed Asset Management
• Ensure accurate costing of stock
• Monthly Measurement of Working Capital targets
• Liaising with bank and other financial institutes

Processes and Procedures

• Identify and react quickly to problems and develop appropriate internal controls to minimize financial risk
• Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures for all business cycles within the business

General

• Address ad hoc queries from business and suppliers / customers where required
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports as required
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities

Fluent in English and Afrikaans due to the type of clients.

SAIPA Articles advantageous / or CIMA

Previous experience in inventory costing and management and manufacturing knowledge highly advantageous.