Financial Manager - (North West)

Estelle Nel Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in financial management is seeking a candidate to manage and coordinate accounting, budgeting, and risk management efforts. The ideal applicant should have 8-10 years of experience in a plant or FMCG environment and be bilingual in English and Afrikaans. This role emphasizes financial oversight and strategic planning to enhance profitability.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of working experience in a finance-related role.
• Solid working experience in a plant, manufacturing, or FMCG environment is required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English and Afrikaans fluently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and analyze costs.
• Conduct financial planning and contribute to strategic planning.
• Liaise with senior management and external parties.

Skills

Financial Management

Business Development

Project Management

Customer Service

Human Resources

Education

Accounting or Financial Management qualification

SAIPA Registration

Job description

Introduction

To effectively manage, coordinate, and monitor the general accounting, management accounting, budgeting, insurance, and risk management, as well as the overall utilization of the company's financial resources according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and to assist in maximizing profits.

Must be able to speak, read, and write English and Afrikaans fluently.

Experience working in Plant / Manufacturing / FMCG is essential.

Please email your detailed Word document CV to [email address].

Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Provide oversight and planning for financial management; prepare financial reports; analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company's actual performance compared to business plans; set goals and objectives for the financial department; ensure financial control; execute cost and production accounting tasks; draft and advise on accounting policies and procedures; manage the annual external audit; oversee debtor and creditor administration, procurement, and asset management.
• Strategic Management: Conduct business financial planning; research latest developments; prepare financial forecasts; contribute to strategic planning, future direction, and growth of the business.
• People Management
• Administrative Control
• Liaison: Liaise with senior and line management, external role players including SARS, auditors, banks, and suppliers.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Accounting or Financial Management qualification.

SAIPA Registration.

8 to 10 years of working experience.

Solid working experience in a plant, manufacturing, or FMCG environment is required.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Business Development, Company Policies, Customer Service, Financial Performance, Revenue Growth, Oversight, Regional Sales, Account Management, Project Management, Product Line, Ensure Compliance, Human Resources, Procedures, Sales Goals, Direct Reports.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 8-10 years

Vacancy: 1