Admin Manager (Finance) at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• This role oversees the financial reporting of the Distribution Centre & relevant factory shop. The admin manager role is a vital part of the supply chain process, managing people, processes, and systems to ensure financial and fiduciary integrity from Procure-to-pay, inventory reporting, budget preparations and asset verification. An exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

Required Skills    

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree 
• Proven track record in financial management, systems implementation and controls.
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function or management control function in a logistics environment. Experience in a FMCG would be advantageous.
• Proven people management skills
• Good analytical skills, accuracy and detail-orientated, Computer literacy: Advanced Excel and related MS Office Packages.
• Knowledge of BPCS System or similar ERP System and Reporting Tools is preferred
• Customer orientated, assertiveness and problem solving skills.
• Result driven, business acumen and good decision making as well as strong leadership skills
• SA unendorsed drivers license required  

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Managing internal processes by ensuring that all procedures are implemented and in place on  all the financial functions, including - stock control, systems, assets, driver accounts and  creditors. 
• Management of the budget process and financial forecast on a monthly basis. 
• Managing Internal and external audits on controls, procedures and general accepted  accounting principles with corrective action plans. 
• Manage all fixed assets through verification process, compile and submit CAPEX requests  with the relevant ROI for assets procured. 
• Weekly reporting of sales, returns and losses. 
• Ensure adherence to OHS ACT, BCEA legislations and use the company’s disciplinary  guidelines as a medium to drive improved result by creating a safe, clean and sustainable  environment for all employees and future generations by driving governance to reduce risk. 
• Build a collaborative relationship with the head office finance department and other  distribution centres to ensure accurate financial reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly  frequency. 
• Taking ownership and control of the financial reporting model including variance analysis 
• Create shareholder value by driving down costs, increasing productivity and identify  opportunities for cost reduction. Increasing cash flow, daily reporting and team feedback  sessions and performance trackers. 
• Ensure completion of KPI’s through optimal collaboration with various stakeholders for  timeous submission. 
• Maintain high quality service and interaction with clients, suppliers and other departments. 
• Manage Factory shop reporting and controlling of internal processes, reporting, product  pricing & compliance. 
• Management of people to create an environment to drive sustainability through the  appointment of the right people, management of poor performance, and the development of  robust tools and processes. 
• Plan and co-ordinate the daily activities of the administration team through an optimized  administration structure, agreed job descriptions and established measures of success.

Deadline:6th November,2026