Financial Manager - Westlake at Cape Herb & Spice

Key Performance Indicators for this role (but not limited to):

• Assist in overseeing the operations of the accounting department, including the design of a supporting structure adequate for recording and processing day-to-day transactions to achieve the department’s goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to all staff in the finance department ensuring they are adequately skilled and trained to achieve success in their respective roles.
• Manage and ensure that all production processes and procedures are followed to ensure that the production goals are met.
• Develop and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in the management of various financial accounting functions, including inventory, debtors, creditors, VAT, fixed assets, general ledger, company taxation, cash flow, forex and insurance.
• Review and submission of weekly and monthly results to Libstar.
• Review and submission of monthly management accounts to Libstar.
• Preparation on quarterly board packs.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends.
• Facilitating the half-year and year-end audit process (June and December)
• Liaison with external and internal auditors.
• Governance and Compliance including improving internal controls.
• Performance management of Finance staff, including setting of KPI’s.
• Manage finance related systems and internal controls.
• Assist with the management of Net working capital and forex exposure
• Provisional and income tax computation
• Ensure tax and legal Compliance.
• Assist with ad hoc projects.

Role Capabilities:

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and facilitation skills with the ability to work with others to achieve objectives.
• Excellent Management skills whilst adhering to standards, efficiency, effectiveness, and results orientated.
• Excellent problem-solving skills as well as interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.

Personal Capabilities:

• Problem solver and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work within and lead a diverse team.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to plan work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent numerical and financial calculation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• High level of Computer literacy, especially Excel and ERP systems.
• Good people management skills (motivation, team building, discipline).
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• High levels of personal discipline.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Trustworthy.
• Deadline driven and results orientated.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work and handle pressure.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/SAIPA/CIMA or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge related to Accounting and Enterprise Systems, Taxation legislation, etc.
• Minimum of 7-10 years relevant experience within a similar role.
• Knowledge of Syspro will be advantageous.
• Experience within the FMCG environment would be advantageous.