Snr Accountant / Assistant Financial Manager - (North West)

Estelle Nel Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Manager in Cape Town to oversee financial activities, manage costs, and contribute to strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in plant, manufacturing, or FMCG environments, with a strong background in accounting and financial management. Proficiency in English and Afrikaans is essential. This is a full-time position requiring relocation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years working experience.
• Experience in a plant, manufacturing, or FMCG environment is essential.
• Management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and reporting.
• Set goals for the financial department.
• Manage cost accounting tasks and annual external audits.
• Contribute to strategic financial planning.
• Communicate with management and external stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Corrosion Inspection

Bidding

Customer Support

Education

Accounting or Financial Management qualification

SAIPA registration

Tools

Adobe

Job description

Introduction

To effectively manage, coordinate, and monitor the company's financial activities, including general accounting, management accounting, budgeting, insurance, and risk management, ensuring the optimal utilization of financial resources in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The role also involves assisting in maximizing profits.

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

Experience working in Plant, Manufacturing, or FMCG environments is essential.

Note: Must be able to relocate.

Please email your detailed Word document CV to:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and planning for financial management, including preparing financial reports, analyzing costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company's actual performance compared to business plans.
• Set goals and objectives for the financial department.
• 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, create financial forecasts, and contribute to strategic planning for future growth.
• People Management.
• Administrative Control.
• Liaison: communicate with senior and line management, external role players including SARS, auditors, banks, and suppliers.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Accounting or Financial Management qualification.

SAIPA registration is required.

Minimum of 8 years working experience.

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

Required Experience: Management roles.

Key Skills: Corrosion Inspection, Bidding, Maitre, Customer Support, Defense, Adobe.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 8 years or more

Vacancy : 1