Head Of Finance at MGI Consulting

About the job

Our privately owned, household-name product manufacturer seeks a young, hands-on C.A. who is looking to gain full function exposure, and gain the CFO title with experience, as part of this awesome, affable Management Team.

Accountable for the administrative, financial and risk management operations of the company. To include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Minimum Requirements:

• C.A. (S.A.)
• SAICA Membership
• In-depth knowledge of all relevant legislation.
• Analytical and People management skills.
• Budget setting and control.
• Attention to detail and Honest.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good Negotiation and decision making skills.
• Risk assessment and continual improvement.

Experience

• 2-3 years FMCG experience as Financial Manager.
• 2-3 years Costing and People Management.
• 2-3 years Global Import experience
• 2-3 years Forex Management.
• 2-3 years Legislative applicability (tax, legal, financial).

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Financial reporting in line with Group and Divisional requirements.
• Take overall control of the divisions accounting function
• Ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
• Insurance and Risk management.
• Cash flow and Stock management.
• Working Capital management and internal controls.
• People management and development.
• ERP Systems Management, Maintenance, and Optimization.
• Contribute to the development of division’s strategy across all areas of the business

Authority

• Accurate and comprehensive budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify gaps in legislative and policy requirements and ensure gaps are closed.
• Approval of CAPEX projects together with the CEO
• Approval of debtors credit limits and payment terms.
• Manage the creditor payment extension process