Finance & Admin Manager

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Limpopo; Remote; ZAR 980,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. in Limpopo seeks a seasoned leader to head the Financial and Administration team, delivering a fully integrated financial and administrative function for the site.

You will drive risk management, compliance, and performance across SHEQ, budgeting, and reporting within the IMS framework. Key accountabilities include managing the department, overseeing budgets and cash flow, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring effective controls, audits, and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Finance/Accounting required
• 8 years relevant experience; preferably 2 years managerial experience
• Chartered Accountant or CIMA qualification advantageous
• SAP knowledge required

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial and Administration team to deliver an integrated financial and administration function for the site
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow management, and CAPEX planning
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, risk management and tax principles
• Drive continuous improvement and cost efficiency across the department
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and ensure timely reporting

Education

Degree or National Diploma (BCom, Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Taxation)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

IMS/EBMS/MES

Job description

To lead the Financial and Administration team in providing a totally integrated Financial and Administration function to the the site.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of baseline- and issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to the business, financial and legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage the Department:

• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction.
• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Reduce number of internal and external audit findings
• EWRM - Identify and manage risks
• Revise CSOP’s and SOP’s
• Implement Six Sigma Projects

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime
• Travel
• Carry Legal Appointment

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Departmental budget
• Manage Working Capital Cash flow
• Manage the CAPEX budget

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Systems:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, SAP, Coupa)

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of FA Manager competencies within the department
• Demonstrate an understanding of financial principles and concepts
• Demonstrate an understanding of Taxation
• Demonstrate an understanding of Risk principles

Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma (BCom, Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Taxation).
• 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience.
• Chartered Accountant
• CIMA
• SAP knowledge

Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the Company’s Employment Equity Policy. Samancor Chrome is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals.