Goldi_Financial Manager

Astral Foods Ltd; Standerton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company located in Mpumalanga is searching for a Chartered Accountant to oversee the complete financial function of the Goldi Commercial operations. The successful candidate will drive financial reporting, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to internal control processes. Applicants should possess a CA(SA) qualification with 5 years of financial management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to solve problems effectively. The role also involves regular travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a CA(SA) qualification.
• 5 years of financial management experience preferred.
• Proficient in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete financial functions for Goldi Commercial operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Partner with COO and General Manager.

Skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Education

CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant

Recognised CA degree

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Overseeing the complete financial function of the Goldi Commercial operations;
• Deadline-driven and accurate financial reporting i.e. month end reports, financial forecasting, year-end reports, budgets and strategic planning;
• Business partner with the Chief Operating Officer: Commercial and General Manager;
• Responsible for adherence and management of internal control processes;
• Drive a low-cost culture through interaction with the management team;
• Full trial balance and balance sheet responsibility for the Goldi site;
• Manage the requests for capital projects and management of the capital budget;
• Management of a diversified workforce employed within the financial department;
• Management and regular checking of the Internal Control Matrix and internal controls;
• Management of financial risk and insurance;
• Review, update and implement standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for the finance function
• Budgets, financial analysis and strategic planning;
• Review of business agreements;
• Overall responsibility for financial and financial management accounting;
• Overseeing year-end financial reporting to Astral Foods.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• A recognised and relevant CA degree;
• Qualified as a CA(SA) – a registered Chartered Accountant ;
• Articles with at least 5 years post-article experience preferential;
• 5 years’ financial management experience within a large FMCG company will be beneficial;
• Excellent managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills and the proven ability to plan and problem solve on a daily basis;
• Have a good understanding of business and operations;
• Able to regularly travel between sites;
• The position further requires the services of a computer-literate incumbent with a clear and proven understanding of financial reporting.