Divisional Management Accountant at Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Job Advert Summary    

• The purpose of the position is to provide financial insight, control, and guidance that helps the division achieve its performance targets, manage costs effectively, and make informed business decisions.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom Accounting Degree (Hons)
• CA/CIMA
• At least 7 years related experience
• Experience managing a team/department
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft: Excell, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Financial / Management Accounts
• Business acumen
• Analytical and detail orientated
• Deadline driven
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning
• Self-Motivated
• Ethical

Duties and Responsibilities    

Financial Planning

• Compile yearly budget
• Ensure compliance with budgeted figures through operating cost containment, maximizing profit margins and weekly financial forecasts
• Weekly cash flow projections
• Business planning and decision-making
• Strategic analysis and long-term business plans
• Ensure compliance with company KPI’s

Financial Reporting

• Timeous and correct financial reporting in accordance with general accepted accounting principles (e.g. management accounts and presentation thereof, liaison with external auditors and produce correct financial accounts within the GAAP framework, monthly EXCO packs and reports, board & investors presentations).
• Develop and manage financial models / systems
• ABC costing and segment / cost centre financial reporting

Asset Control

• Inventory control (Minimize stock losses through internal control and procedures, minimize stock days in order to ensure positive cash flow)
• Debtors control (Ensure maximum recovery of outstanding debts, Debtor’s days (external)
• Credit control (Ensure acceptable creditors days, correct and timeous payment, fixed asset control, correct fixed asset register / movement
• Return on investment

Risk Management

• Profitability and cost control ensuring optimal profitability.
• Risk management in order to identify, assess and prioritize risks to the company
• Minimize, control and monitor risks
• Ensure sufficient insurance is in place to address all risks

Staff Management

• Ensure efficient staffing levels to sustain efficiency within the department
• Lead and interact with personnel in order to achieve highest efficiency

Strategic Decision Making

• Participation and contribution in operational / EXCO meetings together with management
• Support and advise management team in achieving strategic goals / projects
• Interact and contribute to operational meetings with specific goals to achieve maximum efficiency, control and profitability
• Presentation and managerial inputs at EXCO meetings

Internal Control and Procedures

• Management of internal controls and procedures to ensure effective control over company assets and funds.
• Ensure compliance to internal control and procedures:
• External audit requirements

Deadline:19th October,2025