Factory Finance Manager

PlaceTalent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Factory Financial Manager to provide strategic financial and legal guidance. This role involves managing financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of accounting practices. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the company's success in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about financial management and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Financial Manager or similar role.
• Strong systems control and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual financial targets and performance against business plans.
• Prepare and analyze weekly management accounts and budgets.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance

Accounting Regulations

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Activity Analysis

Education

BCom Accounting

CPA Accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

A leading FMCG company based in Midrand is looking for a hands-on Factory Financial Manager. The main purpose of this role would be to provide financial and legal advice to Senior Management and ensure compliance with applicable laws and legislation.

POSITION INFO :

Minimum Requirements :

• Minimum of 5 years in a Financial Manager / similar position
• BCom Accounting
• CPA Accreditation will be advantageous
• In-depth experience with activity analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance
• High-level understanding of accounting regulations and practices
• Strong systems control, organizational, communication, and process improvement experience essential
• Experience with integrated operational systems essential
• High-level knowledge of standard Microsoft packages essential (Excel and Word)
• Exposure to Accounting Packages such as Microsoft Dynamics will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities :

Financial Management and Reporting :

• Manage the annual financial targets and performance set against business plans, targets, sales results, EBITDA, cost control, and pricing.
• Prepare and analyze weekly management accounts, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Preparation of fully detailed annual budgets.
• Validate actual versus budget variance reports including full details of variances
• Preparation of actual versus weekly reporting and explanations for variances.
• Preparation of forecasting and planning for the facility.
• Oversee stock integrity, and review stock reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare fully detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee correct allocations of all costs for the business.

Company Secretarial and Compliance duties :

• Ensure adherence to organization policies and procedures, especially regulatory and ethical standards.
• Perform regular audits, design control systems, and help to design and implement company policies
• Drafting and reviewing customer and supplier contracts
• Dealing with banks regarding standard terms and conditions, contracts, and loan documents.
• Providing legal advice and support to the business to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Research of legislation, regulation, and the general laws of South Africa
• Development, maintenance, and rollout of contracts, policies, and guidance documents
• Providing the Company with best practices and advice on financial matters
• Company Secretarial Compliance and Oversight (CIPC compliance)
• Management of stock and stock controls to minimize risks associated with inventory.
• Implement and maintain company policies in terms of financial risk and the mitigation thereof.
• Timeously report on risk issues.

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