Financial Manager at Kontak Recruitment

• An established FMCG and distribution environment within the beverages industry is looking for a hands-on Financial Manager to take ownership of day-to-day finance, reporting, controls and operational support.
• This role offers the opportunity to work closely with management, improve financial processes and support stronger decision-making across the division.

Minimum Requirements

• Finance-related qualification such as BCom Accounting, Finance, Financial Management.
• 5 or more years of accounting or finance experience, including senior accountant, finance supervisor or financial management experience.
• Sage Evolution or similar accounting system experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong full-function accounting, month-end reporting and reconciliation experience.
• Strong VAT, internal control, cash flow, expense management and reporting knowledge.
• Team supervision or finance team coordination experience.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines.
• Stock, inventory, manufacturing, FMCG, beverages, distribution or similar operational finance experience is advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day finance function for the beverages division.
• Oversee month-end close, journals, accruals, provisions and cut-off processes.
• Prepare management accounts, financial reports, reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Review general ledger, balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage creditors, debtors, supplier payments, customer allocations and related finance administration where required.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, payment planning and financial commitments for the division.
• Oversee stock, inventory, costing and margin-related reconciliations where applicable.
• Analyse expenses, supplier spend, product margins and operational costs to support management decision-making.
• Ensure VAT compliance, accurate tax treatment and complete supporting documentation.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, approval processes and reporting workflows.
• Liaise with operations, sales, procurement and management to ensure finance supports divisional needs.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, audit preparation and finance projects as required.