Manufacturing Finance Leader | Full Function & SAP Expert

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager / Senior Financial Accountant to lead the full finance function in Windhoek, Namibia. You will ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting and strong cash-flow management while driving commercial decision-making.

You will lead a finance team, collaborate with Sales and Operations, and navigate IFRS 16 and statutory requirements to improve financial performance across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 8+ years' finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• 2+ years costing experience.
• Strong financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Hands-on SAP experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Financial accounting and full General Ledger management.
• Monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Cash-flow, treasury and bank reconciliations.
• Accounts receivable, credit control and debtor management.
• Accounts payable and vendor management.
• Manufacturing costing and inventory accounting.
• Stock reconciliations, stock counts and obsolete/slow-moving stock.
• VAT, tax and statutory compliance.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Audit preparation and annual financial statements.
• Financial analysis and providing meaningful insights to management.
• Supervising, mentoring and managing the finance team.
• Ensuring compliance with Group financial policies, controls and governance requirements.
• Working closely with Sales, Operations and other business functions to improve financial performance.

Skills

Finance management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Inventory costing

Audit controls

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA advantageous

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager / Senior Financial Accountant to lead the full finance function in Windhoek, Namibia. You will ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting and strong cash-flow management while driving commercial decision-making.

You will lead a finance team, collaborate with Sales and Operations, and navigate IFRS 16 and statutory requirements to improve financial performance across the business.